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Oldernwiser - I didn't know what a sitz bath was so I just looked it up. What a great way to gently clean the nether region. Thanks for sharing that idea.
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Since it sounds like plumbing repairs might be the bigger (more expensive) issue, so what about using a portable commode?

If she has her own bathroom, shut the water off on that toilet so she cannot flush (if there is a way to prevent usage altogether, by all means do that! If not, you'll just have to scoop out the paper yourself? EEEEuwww - not pleasant, but neither is a recurring plumbing bill!)

If there are only shared baths, perhaps replace the door handle with one that uses a key to lock it and encourage her to use the portable?

The key can be hung by the door, but up higher where she cannot reach it. If you have young children, they will have to be trained to get one of the adults to help, but it is easier to train kids than someone with dementia.
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I forgot to say my father is 94 he going to be 95 in November ig my gad fells wants. He also has dementia.
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