Nocturnal enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting, is when a child that can control their bladder during the day experiences involuntary urination while asleep. 

Having a disabled loved one can be a very difficult experience, especially if the disabled person is a child or teen. Parents don’t often expect a child will suffer from a disability or impairment and are often confused about what direction to take.

Here’s some advice on how to take care of a bedridden person’s personal hygiene.

Taking care of a loved one who needs long-term treatment can be a lot on one person’s shoulders. This may expose you to many different emotions.

If possible, the person under your care should have a separate room with easy toilet access or a commode.

Constant pressure can cause local ischemia, a condition in which cells that are deprived of oxygen from blood flow die. Extended periods of skin exposed to constant pressure lead to inflammation that can rapidly develop into bedsores.