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| Incontinence Pads |
Because they are not fully encasing the person’s nether
regions, incontinence pads may be less secure than diapers. Diapers are designed to take a full load of
urine and contain it. The pads that a
person may use cannot contain as much as a diaper just based on the volume
comparison of each. For that one
limitation, people gain benefits from using a pad over a diaper that includes
less bulk, greater freedom of movement and less of a possibility of notice by
others.
Diapers are fairly bulky.
This can be a problem for those who have a figure for and like to wear
skin tight clothing. A panty line is one
thing; a diaper line is entirely different. Diaper bulk may result in movement
restriction. While no one expects to run a hundred yard dash in a diaper, maybe
they should try it, just to see how movement is restricted. A pad’s less bulky state allows the person to
be less conscious of its presence and to move with the freedom and confidence
that they should always have.
Diapers may be noticed by others through size or
sound. In a particularly quiet place, it
may be easier to hear the materials of the diaper rustling. The problem is not that others will ask where
the sound is coming from, it is that the person wearing the diaper will notice
the sound no matter how quiet it is, and that person will think that everyone
else can hear. It is the human condition
to believe that everyone is thinking about you and not themselves when the
reverse is usually true. That makes the
sounds – whether or not they can be heard by someone not wearing the diaper – a
source of discomfort and a blow to self-confidence.
Incontinence pads cannot solve every incontinence
problem. There are times when a diaper
or pull-up is the better choice. However, there are times when an incontinence
pad makes the best choice for the person.
It will help them maintain their dignity and still keep him or her
dry. Any time that a person feels
restricted because of his or her incontinence issues, it is a commentary on
what we value in our society. Some might
see it as a lack of control, but in reality, the root problems of incontinence
are any fold. Holding that against a
person who is taking steps to prevent accidents and to be prepared for them
should they occur is unjust.
Compare multiple brands of incontinence pads in order to
find the right type of pads that will work well. Leak guards are the best for
preventing urine from leaking out on your underwear and also on your clothing.
Look for the incontinence pads that have leak protection but also help in
pulling urine away from your body. You want the skin to be as dry and clean as
possible in order to prevent skin irritation along with infections that can
easily occur if you are not using the right type of pad.
Incontinence pads are usually less expensive than the
diapers. If you have a lot of urine loss, it may be a smart idea to increase
the level of absorbency you need to prevent leaks. Adult diapers are another
option that you can look toward in order to feel better about leak protection.
About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their caregiving questions, including information about home health care products and supplies, from our Wisconsin-based team of Product Specialists who are all current or former caregivers. The company’s Web site provides the largest online library of resources on subjects most important to caregivers — from arthritis to assisted living, and Parkinson’s to prostate cancer — as well as access to more than 3,000 home care products for incontinence, skin care, mobility, home safety and daily living aids. The CareGiver Partnership was founded in 2004 by Lynn Wilson of Neenah, Wisc. Visithttp://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.
Watch this video. How to Choose the Right Incontinence Product.
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