People living with dementia can have trouble doing simple things like controlling their bowel movements. In this episode, I discuss how procedural memories and apraxia can cause accidents. I also explain how to prevent accidental bowel movements and feces smearing. I also talk about copraphagia (eating feces) and how to avoid this behavior.&nbsp;
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Episode 10: How to Stop a Person with Dementia from Peeing in the Trashcan

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's Disease, vascular, frontotemporal, or another dementia? Dr. Rita Jablonski, a renowned dementia behaviors expert, explains why behaviors occur: care refusals, illusions, delusions, hallucinations, sexual overtures, shadowing, sundowning, and MORE! People living with dementia have physical, emotional, and social needs--but find it harder to get those needs met. Reconnect with your loved one by learning what is triggering a behavior and how to lovingly respond. Theme music: Closer by Staticinverona (www.tribeofnoise.com).