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My father has been wetting himself unknowingly. i have tried many different tactics to help him and he refuses to wear diapers full time. any ideas? he is 70 years old with various health issues.
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Possible dementia v.: UTI- he should be checked for dementia and urinary infection, both are quite common in the age group.
Answered 5/8/2015
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