How to Cope With Incontinence on Vacations

Read about how you can enjoy your trip even
with incontinence

If you have been diagnosed with incontinence you may be uncertain as to what to do first. Health experts stress that it is important to put management strategies in place. One of the most important is finding the right incontinence product to meet your needs.

Today, there are many different incontinence supplies to meet the individual needs of the person with incontinence. Whether you need incontinence pads, incontinence underwear, or adult diapers there is style and type that is right for you. Best of all you can purchase all of these adult incontinence products from sites that sell them online which means that you can shop in comfort and privacy.

Many people when they are first diagnosed with incontinence set up a routine at home to help them manage their incontinence. However, this routine rarely allows them to be away from home for to long. This means that many people feel that they can no longer travel and take vacations. This is not necessarily true. If you are willing to be creative and plan ahead you don’t have to eliminate travel from your life just because you have incontinence. Here is what you need to know about how to cope with incontinence on vacations-

• Make sure that you have plenty of incontinence supplies-You never want to end up somewhere else and find that you can’t access the incontinence supplies you are used to using. This means that you will need to take extra baggage to make sure that you have the right incontinence products that you are used to. Assuming that you can buy what you need when you reach your final destination is just a recipe for disaster.   

• Plan a trip that accommodates your incontinence needs-The reality is that certain trips will be more conducive to managing incontinence then others. You need to make sure that you have access to a restroom and are able to plan activities around your incontinence. The good news is that using the internet can give you access to venues, restaurants, hotels, cruise ships and all other travel destinations to make sure that they are what you need while you are vacationing. 

• Don’t try to do it alone-Far to often many people feel overwhelming embarrassment and even shame about being incontinent. However, unless you are traveling alone sooner or later your travel companions will begin to wonder what you are dealing with. It is always better to be upfront and honest with those you are traveling with. Let them know that you are dealing with a medical problem so that when you need to find a restroom they can understand and be patient. The bottom line is that if you are traveling with people who care about you they will help to provide you with the support that you need. 

• Remember that it’s all about relaxing-Few people want to go on vacation to be stressed. This means that you need to choose a vacation that will reduce your stress and help you to be enjoying yourself despite having to manage your incontinence. It is no secret that stress tends to make incontinence worse so if you are constantly rushing around trying to find ways to manage your incontinence is not only defeats the purpose of your vacation but can actually make your symptoms much harder to deal with.

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One of the biggest concerns while traveling is the disposal of incontinence products and the ability to remain clean and fresh. There are products that can help with this. To view what is available please check out http://caregiverpartnership.com/search/disposal and http://caregiverpartnership.com/product/lantiseptic-daily-care-skin-protectant-5-ounce-packets/17.

To find out more about all aspects of incontinence please visit http://caregiverpartnership.com/landing/incontinence. For help and guidance in selecting incontinence products please click on http://caregiverpartnership.com/incontinence-product-finder.

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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. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.

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