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Fashionable Incontinence Products offer security

Incontinence Products offer security as well as fashion

It can be difficult when a loved one becomes incontinent. My Mom was mortified the first time she couldn’t hold it while we were in a busy shopping mall. But it happens!

It happens to many folks besides those with dementia. Mom needed quite a bit of reassuring and consoling on that day. She was so embarrassed. If your loved one has an accident, they don’t need a lecture but a great big hug!

Mom and I decided on that day that the best defense against incontinence is good protection. I did not like seeing my Mother so upset, or embarrassed. From then on, Mom had no qualms about wearing an adult diaper the next time we went shopping. And, as uncomfortable as it was for her, she never complained and seldom soiled them again. Eventually, we did laugh about the situation.

Once it became a humorous topic, it wasn’t nearly as embarrassing as when it first happened. When we found some really nice products for secure protection, Mom became much more at ease about the fear of “wetting or soiling” her under clothes. Mom passed away 7 years ago and I can hardly believe it’s been that long.

During that time, the incontinence products have certainly improved. Women’s briefs are just as safe but thinner and many can be laundered.

Women Incontinence Cotton Underwear

Incontinence Underwear for Women are not like they use to be. They are Pure Cotton Washable Panties with a Super-absorbent Pad that is neither bulky nor uncomfortable.

Mom would be so grateful for the new designs for incontinent products. The panties look like regular ladies underwear, the padding is comfortable and secure, keeping the wearer dry, and they launder nicely.

Sofnit 300 Washable Underpad Priva High Quality Ultra Waterproof Depend Maximum Absorbency MEN Poise Ultimate Absorbency Women

Will You Move the Person with Dementia into your Home?

12/08Leave a Comment

Dementia into your Home

When someone you care about can no longer take care of them self, should you move them into your home?

It’s natural to feel compassion and sympathy for someone who is ill, especially if they are a relative or loved one. Perhaps they’ve done a good deed for you in the past and now you feel a debt of gratitude.

Obligation or sympathy should never be the only consideration to volunteer as Caregiver and bring someone into your home to live.

Before you agree to become caregiver for anyone who can no longer care for them self, you need to ask a few questions of yourself–

How well do you get along with the ill person? Living together in close proximity tends to accentuate all of our differences.
If it’s a family member, what do others in the family think of your becoming the caregiver? Will they help you with care for this relative, or resent the fact that this person lives with you instead of them. Will they be angry if you find that it doesn’t work and you must ask this person to move some place else.
Is your residence large enough so that everyone has their own privacy? Is it easily adaptable to the needs of the patient?
Are you able to set limits with this person and have them abide by those limits?
Will you still be able to keep your normal routine, or will you resent the fact that your routine may be interrupted by his illness?
Are you ready to compromise your time as well as your space?
Can you wait, do you have patience? Are you willing to allow time for everyone to settle-in and adjust to living together?
Do you have a back-up plan in case it doesn’t work out, or you become ill, or other circumstances arise in your life?

Suppose you accept this person into your home, will you be able to ask this person to move if circumstances change because of —

Your own health takes a dip for the worse?
The ill patient needs more care than you can provide?
The ill patient won’t leave you alone but expects constant attention?
The ill person keeps you awake long into the night, so you aren’t rested the next day?
The ill patient is becoming aggressive and medications and interventions are not helping his demeanor?
The patient is becoming less mobile than you realized?
The patient is falling more often and you must call for help to lift him?
Is this person Incontinent?
The patient is becoming aggressive and resisting assistance and care?
You are exhausted?
You have no other sources to help you as caregiver, no outlet to take care of yourself when you can no longer handle the emotional stress?

These are only a few of the choices that will face you as caregiver. You must be certain that you’re able to take care of yourself in every circumstance.

A support system is absolutely essential. No one can be caregiver 24/7 without assistance. You will need someone to talk to and hear your feelings. You will need someone to watch the patient when you need a break; as you surely will. No one can be a caregiver 24/7 and remain healthy. You must take care of yourself. And I hope these lists give you a small idea of what your needs in the future as a caregiver may be.

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Many folks who are elderly or ill are incontinent. You will need to be prepared to help them with this part of their life. There is fashionable underwear and briefs for their needs if they don’t require a diaper or need less security during the day than at night.

A reliable source for Incontinence Supplies is WEAREVER You can order large Quantities without worrying how you’ll get them home from the store and receive Free Shipping as well.

They are also Fashionable and hardly appear as Incontinence Products

Wearever Smooth and Silky Incontinence Brief, Black, M/L 10-12. Hip 38-41 (Pack of 2)Check Price Wearever Men’s Classic Brief for Light to Moderate Incontinence Large WhiteCheck Price Wearever Lovely Lace Incontinence Brief, White, Style-L-9, Size-L, (Pack of 2)Check Price Washable Incontinence Boxer Briefs for Men by Wearever (X-Large (42Check Price

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Incontinence may be an Issue for those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

09/162 Comments

Incontinence may be an issue with dementia

Loss of bladder or bowel control often becomes an issue for those with Alzheimers Dementia. My Mom never had this problem but I did notice that as her memory failed, she found it more difficult to make it to the bathroom in a timely fashion and did have accidents. Many friends in the “Group Home” where mom lived the last few years of her life did have problems with incontinence and/or bowel control on a regular basis.

Below are a few check lists for discovering the problem and helping in prevention and maintenance of this problem.
First, you need to learn whether:

The patient is having a difficult time making it to the bathroom in-time, before their clothes are soiled
They are not recognizing/or are ignoring the urge to go to the bathroom
They have a medical issue that prevents them from using the bathroom

Due to medical considerations, their physician needs to be consulted about the problem. There are any number of medical conditions that could cause this issue; urinary tract infections or prostate issues, etc.

On the other hand, there may also be medications the doctor can prescribe to help with this issue, especially if the patient is having problems holding it until they get to the bathroom. So don’t hesitate to talk with your physician as a first line of defense against incontinence.

Sometimes in later stages of memory-loss:

The Alzheimer’s or Dementia patient may forget what the urge to go to the bathroom means
They can also be confused about the location of the bathroom, especially if they are in new surroundings
And eventually, the Alzheimer’s Patient may become bedridden

If it is not a medical issue, try to learn whether they simply had an accident because they didn’t make it in time, or if they no longer recognize the urge as a “call” to go to the bathroom.

Whatever the reason, be supportive to the patient so they feel free to talk about the issue. This can be difficult for patient and care giver alike, since we aren’t accustom to speaking about such private things in an “open” manner. You may need to offer reassurance so they won’t be embarrassed. This is certainly an embarrassing issue to share with anyone. So making them comfortable to speak about the issue is half the battle.

If they are new to your home or have changed residence recently be sure:

They know where the bathroom is located
Make sure the bathroom and any hallway is well-lit and clutter free
Be certain that their clothing is easy to remove, buttons and zippers easy to reach and in fine working condition
Perhaps they are insecure about standing or walking, you may add security bars or something to hold on to
Be careful of throw rugs in the bathroom, it could be an easy way to trip and fall

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If they are forgetting to go, here are a few ways you might encourage them to go:

Encourage them to tell you when they need to use the bathroom
Remind them often, maybe each time you use the restroom, make a gentle inquire about them
If they don’t feel the urge to go, running water in the sink sometimes stimulates the person to go, or drinking water can be an encouragement also

When Mom and I went shopping, I always suggested a bathroom break before we left the house, “Mom, let’s go to the bathroom here, so we don’t have to stop later.” Knowing that I was going, Mom was reminded and would follow my lead easily.

If the problem persists, you may consider incontinence products. There are many available.

The Adult briefs can be purchased in-bulk quantities at great savings. If you are traveling, don’t forget a change of clothes also
If they have nighttime issues, be certain to keep a vinyl mattress-cover on the bed so that changing the linens won’t soil the mattress too
Allow ample time if they are using a bed-pan or you are assisting them. If they are rushed, they may not be completely finished
You may need to help them wipe or pull their clothes back into place
Encourage them, or help with washing sensitive skin areas and apply powder or ointment to prevent irritated skin or infections

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A reliable source for Incontinence Supplies is AMAZON. You can order large Quantities without worrying how you’ll get them home from the store. Amazon offers front door delivery and most often free delivery. They also carry a wide variety of sizes for Men and Women. They are no longer bulky diapers, but discreetly lined, adjustable Underwear.

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