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Lynne - my husband (78) uses a rubber sheath fitted over the penis, attached to a tube and plastic urine-bag; it is put on when he goes to bed, and removed in the morning. Here it's called a "Penerus"; maybe has different name elsewhere. He used to get up about 4-6 times a night, but can now stay in bed all night. It is simple to fit, and no risk of injury. Another solution I've heard of is self-catheterisation; but David's urologist advised against this, because of risks of injury and infection. Another solution: plastic bottle; but preferably if someone else is available at night to empty it between uses, to prevent spillage. Hope this helps. Bets wishes, Margaret Hayon. At 04:29 PM 06/12/96 -0500, you wrote: > >In reading the list today I came upon several messages referring to PD >patients falling when they wake up in the middle of the night to get up. >What do people do about this??? Because of the prostate problems my father >in law needs to get up...but this recent hospital stay was precipitated by a >night time fall. My mother in law was unable to get him up. What solutions >have people come up with for this?? > >Thanks in advance > > >Lynne Curtis Gudes >"Common sense isn't."