Was in town the other day and seen a male coming from the restrooms with his handicpped wife in a wheel chair.I was wandering if there aren't the family stalls where should he take her?Never crossed my mnd til then....
2007-12-10 08:30:35 · 14 answers · asked by Maw-Maw 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
First, "elderly" has nothing to do with it. I am a bit surprised that anyone who has lived long enough to be posting on the "seniors" site has never seen such a situation.
Anyway, the caretaker (whichever gender) goes into "their" restroom. That's all, no big deal.
I have been seen men bring a disabled wife into the "Men's Room" more than a couple of times and no man stared, made any remark, showed any embarrassment, or invaded the couples privacy. There is nothing to freak-out about.
2007-12-10 09:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by veritas 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They have family restrooms in a lot of places now. I think it's wonderful as parents should not let little ones go alone into a public restroom anymore.
I remember as a child that is the reason I could not go with my Grandfather and the Foster boys to the Seattle State Fair!!!! My Goodness was I ever upset, it was the first time I realized that I was different than they were and I didn't like it worth a dam!
If I happen to be somewhere and see this type of thing I always offer assistance! It's good for one to have a sense of humor in these situations... makes people feel more at ease with what otherwise would or could be embarrassing for someone!
2007-12-10 16:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
That would be nice, I've never seen one (a family restroom). I take care of my Dad. Asking a male employee to check the restroom to see if anyone is in there is acceptable to most men. Then prop the door open until Dad finishes,would be the way I would handle the situation.
2007-12-10 16:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by kayboff 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I worried about that too. But the other way around. My husband had to go for a bone scan today and when he had to go to the restroom we both went into the mens. It is for only one person at a time and the door can lock. No one else was in there so we went ahead.
2007-12-11 03:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a difficult situation to be in. If I were the husband, I would try to find an understanding female and explain the situation to her. Hopefully she would let the husband know when the bathroom is clear and watch the door until they were finished. I have seen more family or unisex public bathrooms now days, so maybe this will continue to catch on.
2007-12-10 16:39:20 · answer #5 · answered by Gladys 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
What you suggest is a reality on Interstate 95, between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. It strikes me as an ideal solution. An attendant unlocks the door, waits outside until the couple returns, then locks the door again.
2007-12-10 16:46:55 · answer #6 · answered by felines 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen that happen here. you do have a point, I do think family bathrooms are a great idea. It doesn't bother me though to share a womens bathroom with men or mothers with young boys, they are all private stalls so no one can see.
2007-12-10 16:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by doxie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've thought of this often. My mother can walk, but is not able to do simple things for herself. My Dad takes her out for a ride in the car and to do a little shopping, but if she has to go to the restroom, she needs someone to help her up from the toilet and pull up her clothes. Gladys, thanks for the wise suggestion.
2007-12-10 16:58:30 · answer #8 · answered by Snow Globe 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some stores have family bathrooms. I know Wal - Mart where I live does. It's in the back of the store though.
2007-12-10 19:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by UncleBuck 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wal Mart has a family restroom in the back .....
2007-12-10 18:59:41 · answer #10 · answered by Diana 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋