Help For Families With Dementia and Alzheimers


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There is a growing national crisis of memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease and those caring for a loved one need any and all help they can get.  Our mission at The CareGiver Parntership is to help caregivers and their loved ones remain in their homes as long as possible.  We recently became aware of HealthCare Interactive and wanted to share it with you.  We do not sell this product nor do we earn any money if you elect to purchase it.

Caregivers And Their Loved Ones Live In Fear, A Tool To Provide Comfort


Many caregivers live in fear of something happening to their loved one, and they not being there to get help, to aid them, etc. They constantly worry when they are away, and feel a lot of stress and anxiety over those under their care. Those receiving care also live in fear, the same fears as the caregivers, being helpless should they fall, or an emergency situation arises, but also the fear of losing their independence, having to live in a home, etc. because they are aging, and there are natural consequences that come as our bodies age.
Senior Homecare Assistance
Check-In with loved ones, or caregivers.

Compression Hosiery Is An Important Part Of The Treatment Of Varicose Veins

When dealing with varicose veins and other venous deficiencies, it is important to apply the correct treatments to relieve the symptoms of the condition including wearing compression hosiery and elevating legs at regular intervals as prescribed by a doctor.

Abena Adult Diapers-How You Can Manage Incontinence and be Ecologically



Abena offers a very wide range of solutions
There are many different types of people who must deal with the problem of incontinence. This is in direct contradiction to the belief that the only people who have to manage incontinence are those who are old, ill, and bedridden. Incontinence is a problem that can affect people of all ages, varying health status, and both genders. If you or someone you care about is experiencing incontinence symptoms the first decision that needs to be made is to choose incontinence supplies that can be effective for managing their incontinence.

Tranquility Diapers: It’s All In The Name

Tranquility Diapers
For years, Tranquility diapers have kept people dry and clean. They have given sufferers of incontinence the ability to enjoy life. Tranquility diapers are among the best diapers in the industry. They have tons of customer testimonials and doctor recommendations to back that prestige up. When you order a large supply of Tranquility adult diapers for your loved one or for your care facility, you are opening yourself up to having the best possible product experience.

The Many Fine Male Incontinence Products

Incontinence Products
Many men, at a certain point in their life, will need to figure out what type of male incontinence products are right for them. There is no shame in having to wear adult incontinence products. Sometimes, in life, one may be confined to bed or a wheelchair. These situations are often the result of an injury or medical condition. It is not a person’s fault if they cannot control their bladder or bowels. Male incontinence products can help men control their bodily functions. Many men maintain a high level of activity while using male incontinence products.

5 ‘Peace of Mind’ Resources for Family Caregivers


by Lynn Wilson, Founder of The CareGiver Partnership
Taking care of someone else requires good health and time away to recharge mentally and emotionally. It starts with a nutritious diet, plenty of exercise and quality sleep. But it also includes taking advantage of resources that help save time and manage stress. Here are five resources I’ve found helpful in freeing up time caregivers can use to take care of themselves.

The Comfort Of Adult Pull Ups

Adult Pull Ups
When you lose the ability to control your bladder you may need to use adult pull ups to help shield you from embarrassment and wet underwear! Losing the ability to control your bladder is problematic because it makes it so that we have to be careful about our activities and how we do our daily activities. There are many different types of adult incontinence products out there that help us deal with the realities of incontinence. Pads are for mild incontinence problems. Diapers are for severe cases. Adult pull ups help a person with their ability to cope with mild incontinence problems.

The Best Adult Diapers For Your Incontinence Needs

Best Adult Diapers
Do you have an incontinence situation on your hands? If so, adult diapers may be for you. Adult diapers can solve all of your incontinence needs. Incontinence is a situation that is personal for many people. Just because you have an incontinence issue does not mean that you have to give up and active lifestyle. In fact, incontinence does not have to result in a drastic change to your lifestyle. Incontinence is problematic because it can hinder your ability to use the bathroom in a regular manner. This article will explore how the best adult diapers will fit your needs and your particular incontinence situation.

Tena Protective Underwear and Medium Incontinence

Tena Protective Underwear
There are many different types of situations that can cause a person to develop urinary incontinence and may need to use Tena protective underwear. Sometimes, a long-term disease can make a person lose control of their excretory bodily functions. If a person loses control of these functions, it can be debilitating. Thankfully, there are many fine products out there that are designed to fight incontinence. Incontinence is very problematic because it can cause embarrassment and unsanitary conditions for those who suffer from it.

My Health Phone - A NEW Tool That Makes Ordinary Personal Emergency Response Systems Outdated and Obsolete

A great new tool that outdoes other personal emergency response systems.


Seniors often want to live in their own homes, and live independently of others, but their caregivers and family worry about emergency situations, etc. The caregivers are not the only ones that worry, often the senior themselves worry about what to do if they should take a fall, or have another emergency situation. This is why emergency response systems have grown in popularity, and are an important tool to seniors. They offer peace of mind to both caregivers and seniors, and an invaluable tool for receiving emergent care should it be needed. Or course not all personal emergency response systems are created equally.

There is a new emergency response system on the market, My Health Phone, and it is the swiss army knife of emergency response systems. Most emergency response systems, while very useful to seniors in their homes, are extremely limited in their use. Lifeline and First Alert for example, are both limited to their use being inside the home, and near the base. While they do offer benefits not found with a cell phone device, such as always being within reach (pendant necklace) and always being charged, the drawbacks of limited access often requires the user to get a cell phone anyway.

So why chose a service like My Health Phone, rather than just get a traditional cell phone plan? My Health Phone is so much more than a cell phone, so much more than an emergency response system, it offers many tools to lighten the burden, and provide peace of mind to caregivers and seniors. Here are a few of its benefits:
  1. Can be combined with cell phone: My Health Phone is a fully-functional cell phone that works almost anywhere. With this service, you can use whatever cell phone provider you want, which means you can use your current plan if you are on one.
  2. Check-In Calls and Text Messages: The software on the My Health Phone eases the burden on caregivers by sending automatic check-in contact through text, phone call, or email, and then notifies caregivers (or whomever you set it up to notify) if the check-in is responded to negatively, or not at all. The caregiver and senior get to designate the frequency and timing.
  3.  Medication Reminders: One of the great features of My Health Phone is that it is set up to make regular reminders to the user to take their medication. This can be very specific, such as, “Have you taken this specific drug at this time in this dosage?” Or it can be a generic question such as, “Have you taken your medication?” Again, the caregiver can set it up to be alerted to negative or non-responsive answers.
  4.  Access To Important Information- Next, this phone acts as a great resource for emergency personnel and caregivers when emergency situations do arise, or when the senior is traveling as it can store electronic copies of important documents and information such as living wills, HIPAA releases, medical directives, and the like.
  5. Caregiver Assistance and Confirmation- This has already been mentioned, but it helps caregivers rest at ease, and not have to nag their loved ones about things like taking medication.
  6. Works Inside and Outside of the Home- This device is not limited to the home, thus seniors don’t have to be, it provides easy 911 access, caregiver access, and important alert access regardless of where the senior is, traveling, at the grocery store, out with friends, or in their home.
As you can see this is an amazing personal emergency response system that makes ordinary systems seem outdated and obsolete.


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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.






Tena Pads And Light Incontinence

TENA brand is a good choice








When people are dealing with light incontinence problems, using Tena pads can provide you with great protection against the embarrassment that can come with incontinence. Tena pads can make a very big difference in the lives of men and women who wear them. This article will explore how Tena pads work for both men and women and explain how they can help elderly people enjoy activities well into their waning years.

Blood Pooling In The Legs May Cause Varicose Veins


Not your Grandma's Stockings Anymore
Blood pooling in the legs may result in varicose veins.  While varicose veins are unsightly, they may also be the harbinger of worse things to come when not taken care of properly.  There are treatments available for varicose veins, but they do not prevent future occurrences of varicose veins and may result in scarring.

Varicose veins form when the veins usually of the legs and the valves in the veins can no longer keep up with the demand to pump blood back to the heart.  This can be from overuse of the veins and their fight against gravity of from the overproduction of blood.  Overuse generally occurs in jobs that require lots of standing, like wait staff in a restaurant or nurses.  Overproduction of blood normally comes during pregnancy.  About three times as many women as men are affected by varicose veins. Other factors that contribute to the formation of varicose veins include obesity and genetics.

While those who are cursed by their place in the gene pool may develop varicose veins strictly through the sheer force of nature, everyone can take steps to prevent getting varicose veins.  For those whose jobs require standing for long periods of times, it is important to take appropriate breaks.  Those breaks should be spent off of the feet with the legs elevated to help relieve the pressure that gravity may be exerting on the veins and their valves.

Pregnant women should not eschew exercise, but should also be aware of how long that they are spending on their feet.  Taking appropriate breaks with the feet up should be seen as part of the compensation package for being pregnant.  Because pregnancy is often a joyous occasion, it is important to make sure to take precautions so it can be so a majority of the time.

People who are overweight can reduce their chances of getting varicose veins, along with a whole host of other diseases related to obesity including heart disease, stroke and diabetes, by losing weight.  While that is easier said than done, it is important that the person start on the journey to being healthier and less prone to disease.  By consulting with a physician about exercise and a nutritionist about food, it is possible that the person can become leaner.  It will generally take small steps, persistence and a permanent change in both eating and exercise habits, but the payoff will be worth it in the end.
 
People who have varicose veins can expect to have to deal with them over the long term.  Treatment of the symptoms may include getting off of one’s feet and elevating them and wearing compression hosiery.  By getting off of the feet, someone who has varicose veins will be using gravity to help move the blood that has pooled out of the legs and back to the heart.  This can help reduce swelling and pain.

Compression hosiery helps lower the amount of blood pooling in the legs.  By applying more pressure at the ankles and less at the top of the sock, the compression sock encourages and supports the veins in their work to defy gravity and get the blood to the heart.  This allows the blood to circulate better and to keep the legs from getting blood clots which can be dangerous to both life and limb.  The best part is that compression socks are now stylish not just in look but also in use.  They do come in several styles and the fabrics mimic the look of normal socks.  Compression socks are also utilized by some athletes to improve performance on the field.


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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Tena Adult Diapers For Heavy Incontinence

Tena Diapers
Living with incontinence may require the help of Tena Diapers. Sometimes in life, our loved ones go through difficult medical conditions where they totally lose their ability to control their bodily functions. This is when a person should look at being committed to a care facility or having a provider takes care of them in their home. Tena realizes that people suffer from incontinence and offers many different products to help them if they are needed. Tena diapers are reserved for heavy incontinence and can help a person protect against the unsanitary aspect of wetting or soiling one’s self. This article will explore how Tena adult diapers are employed as a sanitary device in nursing homes and other assisted living situations.

SureCare: A Viable Alternative To Diapers

SureCare
There are many people out there who suffer from incontinence and need to use SureCare products to help provide you with the right type of protection. These big, bulky, and cumbersome products are very awkward to wear. They are often not the best way to deal with incontinence. They hinder a person’s ability to participate in daily activities. If a person wanted to do sports, they would not be able to because of the bulky nature of adult diapers. Thankfully, SureCare has invaded the scene by providing a high-quality alternative to adult diapers.

Prevail Against Incontinence

Prevail against incontinence
If you suffer from incontinence you need to consider using Prevail diapers. If you suffer from it, you should not be ashamed. In fact, many people suffer from incontinence as they age in life. Sometimes, a young person will suffer from incontinence and need to be given an agent to help them prevail in the struggle against their inability to control their bodily functions. Thankfully, there are adult diapers and underwear that can help a person persevere in their struggle against incontinence. This article will explore the many fine products that are manufactured by Prevail and will tell you how to obtain them for anyone who needs them.

Soaring Temperatures Spotlight Heat-Related Illness Prevention in the Elderly


by Dianna Malkowski, Physician Assistant & Nutritionist

People age 65 or older are more prone to heat stress than younger people. They don’t adjust as well to sudden temperature changes and may have health conditions or take medications that change a body’s response to heat. Here are tips for preventing and recognizing heat-related illness in the elderly.

Popular Features Of Incontinence Products

Popular features in Incontinence Products
The stigma of incontinence products is largely imagined. Many people think that if you require incontinence products that you cannot go on to live a healthy and normal life. This article will explore the notion of how new product features have helped adults with incontinence issues enjoy their life on a more rigorous basis. There are several incontinence products available that help patients deal with their condition.

The first type of feature that this article will discuss includes panty liners. Nowadays, people who suffer from incontinence are often forced to deal with limitations that incontinence products place upon their activity level. Thankfully, there are new products available that allow patients to enjoy a similar activity level to what they had before they began experiencing incontinence. Panty liners are an incontinence product that is placed inside of a person’s underwear. It is designed to collect liquid that may accumulate when someone is unable to control their bladder. When they are out and about in public or partaking in a physical activity, persons who wear panty liners are often able to enjoy their activity level without having to worry about anyone notice that they are wearing such a device.

A new tool that makes ordinary personal emergency response systems outdated and obsolete

The Swiss Army Knife of
Personal Emergency Devices
Seniors often want to live in their own homes, and live independently of others, but their caregivers and family worry about emergency situations, etc. The caregivers are not the only ones that worry, often the senior themselves worry about what to do if they should take a fall, or have another emergency situation. This is why emergency response systems have grown in popularity, and are an important tool to seniors. They offer peace of mind to both caregivers and seniors, and an invaluable tool for receiving emergent care should it be needed. Or course not all personal emergency response systems are created equally.



Poise Pads And The Importance Of Composure

Dianna Malkowski
Physician Assistant
Poise pads are very important for women who suffer from incontinence. People who suffer from incontinence lose their composure because their incontinence takes away from their self-esteem. This article will discuss Poise pads and how they can help you overcome your lack of self-esteem that is essentially due to your incontinence.

New Flatulance Filtering Underwear for IBS Suffers and Others

Coming this fall...

For sufferers of bad flatulence caused by Crohn's Disease, IBS and other gastric disorders, often the use of certain flatulence treatments fail to remedy the problem. Flatulence medicine like charcoal biscuits or charcoal tablets can in some cases offer little or no effect against excessive flatulence.

Shreddies Intimate Apparel has the solution. Using a unique method of filtration using activated carbon cloth, Shreddies underwear can remove the malodorous gases from the most severe flatulence and filters odors 200 times the strength of the average flatus emission.

We're In This Together: A Caregiver's Story

You won't be able to put it down
A new best selling book on care giving by Rob Harris

“Bad news isn’t like wine. It doesn’t improve with age.” ~ Colin Powell

Rob Harris, like most people, very unexpectedly became an at-home caregiver when his wife was first diagnosed with cancer. Since then, he has been an at-home caregiver, on and off, from 1990 until present day, for his wife and best friend, Cindy, who is a two-time cancer survivor. Presently, she continues to experience challenges with a leg amputation that has forced her to remain wheelchair-enabled since January, 2010. As such, Rob continues to provide caregiver help, over two-decades later.

Managing Incontinence At Work With Attends



Dianna Malkowski
Physician Assistant
Living with incontinence at work can be embarrassing if you do not have Attends diapers to help you out! Many people, nowadays, are working well into their late life. Often, these types of people are working in a managerial style position where they have to sit in an office for a very long period of time. This article will discuss how people can overcome their incontinence at work with the aid of Attends diapers. Attends adult diapers are great for helping a person succeed in the workplace while dealing with their incontinence in a very discreet manner. This article will provide some tips for how to avoid accidents at work while wearing your Attends adult diapers.

Incontinence Underwear To Keep You Dry At Night

Incontinence Underwear
Incontinence is a very embarrassing problem for people who are suffering from it. This is no fault of their own and they need the support from their loved ones to overcome it. There are many different types of incontinence products available to help them deal with their different needs. Incontinence underwear are becoming a very popular means for someone to overcome their incontinence on a short-term basis. This article will discuss the different types of incontinence products that are available to help a person overcome these types of problems. Incontinence underwear are available from most home healthcare providers and other care facilities. Incontinence underwear can provide the user the ability to live a fully active lifestyle and be free from the worry that incontinence can cause.

Incontinence Undergarments And Confidentiality

Incontinence Undergarments
How can incontinence undergarments help you maintain your dignity? In the modern day and age, healthcare and confidentiality go together. There are certain details about a person’s health that are totally confidential. Sometimes, HIPAA plays a very important role in patient confidentiality. On other occasions, it is very important to maintain confidentiality out of good tact. This article will explore some of the many issues associated with incontinence undergarments and confidentiality. It will also discuss HIPAA related issues and incontinence undergarments.

Incontinence Supplies Will Keep Your Facility Fully Stocked

Incontinence Supplies
Incontinence supplies are very important for the smooth operation of your healthcare facility. Incontinence supplies can include quite a few different products. These products include adult diapers, panty liners, pull ups, and other tools that can make the incontinence malady not as difficult for your patients to endure. Whether or not your care facility is a hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare facility, there are great prices and options available to keep your operation supplied.

Incontinence Products For Men Make All The Difference

Finding the right product to wear is key
Finding the right incontinence products for men can make all the difference in managing your condition. People from all walks of life have to deal with incontinence at a certain point. This medical condition creates special issues for men. Some men have to work very hard to live with their incontinence. This article will discuss some of the incontinence products for men that can make a difference in their lives. Incontinence products for men are affordable, useful, and can help them maintain a healthy level activity for the time that they have to deal with their issue. Incontinence products for men are very affordable and can help a person enjoy life to the fullest extent possible.

Incontinence Pads For Your Elderly Bedding

Using incontinence bed pads can be a great way to help in reducing accidents for a loved one suffering from incontinence. Sometimes, diapers and other types of products that they can wear do not offer the full protection that is required. Having to change the linen on a bed is a problem if these products fail. There are some additional products that you can purchase that will help your loved one protect their bedding if their incontinence wear fails. Incontinence pads are great products for this purpose and can help you protect a bed mattress or other sleeping surface. When you have a bed mattress or another type of sleeping surface, liquids and other materials can damage them and make sleeping in them into an unsanitary experience. It is very important to have some sort of product that protects against accidents that are associated with incontinence. Incontinence is a very difficult thing to deal with. It can cause a person a great deal of discomfort and lead to situations that are highly unsanitary in nature. Thankfully, adult diapers and other incontinence products can help.

How To Be Sensitive With Adult Diapers

Adult Diapers

As our loved ones reach their twilight years, many of them will have to deal with incontinence and use adult diapers. There are many treatments for incontinence. Sometimes, however, this condition is not reversible. When your loved one suffers from incurable incontinence, adult diapers will help them deal with this calamity. This article will establish some guidelines that allow you to deal with the sensitive issue of adult diapers:

1.     If you are supplying your adult diapers for your loved one, you should try and help them find the product that works best for them. Many companies offer free samples if your loved one finds a particular kind to be uncomfortable, find one that will work for them. You should work with your home healthcare provider to make sure that your loved one is comfortable. Sometimes, you may have to pay more for a diaper that they like. This is very important because it allows you to make sure that your loved one will be comfortable with a very sensitive product.
2.     Make sure that you and your home healthcare specialist are always very sensitive when it comes to delivering service. If you keep your adult diapers at home, make sure they are kept in a place that is not easily seen. Also, make sure that you dispose of your adult diapers in a very sensitive manner. Sometimes, your home healthcare provider will dispose of these at a third-party facility and will place them in their vehicle at the end of their shift. Another possibility is to include a separate trash or biohazard container in your home that is specifically intended to dispose of the adult diapers that your loved one uses.
3.     Answer any questions that your loved one may have. They may be very uncertain about having to use incontinence products and having to wear diapers may make them question whether or not they will have to change their lifestyle. It is very important to be upfront with them about any issues that are related to their diaper-wearing experience. Some patients are able to wear diapers and maintain their regular level of activity. Some patients, on the other hand, are going to have to change their lifestyle drastically, due to their incontinence issues.
4.     Make sure that your loved one’s incontinence issues are discussed in private. If you have company over to see your loved one and they are bedridden, it is important to respect their privacy by not discussing their condition. This will allow your loved one to express in confidence that they need to be changed. If you sense that your loved one needs to have their diaper changed, ask any guests or family members to leave the room. This will make it so that your loved one has the opportunity to deal with their issue in private.
5.     Consult with your home healthcare provider daily. Sometimes, you may need to change your loved one’s diaper when the home healthcare specialist is not on-the-clock. If the specialist notices a change in your loved one’s incontinence patterns, you may need to change their diapers more frequently. Work with your home healthcare specialist in order to make sure that your loved one is comfortable and has everything that they need in regards to their incontinence needs.

Your loved one’s incontinence condition is something that will change their life. It is not an easy transition and it is very important to remain thoughtful and kind while they are dealing with their issue. Your kindness and sensitivity, in regards to your loved one’s incontinence, will go a long ways toward making sure that your loved one is comfortable making this major transition in their life when they have to wear adult diapers.

Having a Good Bedside Manner With Incontinence Pads

Incontinence Pads

Many people go to hospitals with conditions that require incontinence pads. Incontinence pads are intended to be short-term absorbent pads that help a person deal with bladder control problems. If you are a healthcare professional who works with incontinence pads, you should be very well aware of the importance of having a good bedside manner when working with your patients. This article will provide some tips for how to make it so that your patient’s experience in the hospital with incontinence pads is endurable.

1.       Be sensitive to your patient’s needs. Your patient will require a very thoughtful and kind demeanor when you are working with them. As you are helping them with incontinence pads, ask them how the particular product they are using is working for them. Take note of any rashes that may occur and ask them if these are painful or not. If your patient is taking part in a rehabilitative treatment program, make sure that their incontinence pad does not impede their ability to move. This will guarantee the functionality of their incontinence pad.
2.       When making conversation with your patient, try not to discuss the negative aspects of an incontinence pad. An incontinence pad is designed for short-term treatment. Make the patient realize that they are going to get better and will not struggle with incontinence after their hospital stay. Sometimes, patients are able to overcome their incontinence problem with positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement will help your patient overcome their fears and make them realize that having to wear a pad is not a shortcoming on their part.
3.       Remember that patients do not necessarily want to discuss their incontinence directly. Instead of directly addressing a patient’s incontinence, address the particular product that they are using. Ask them if it is working for them and if it is comfortable. Addressing the product will help avoid an uncomfortable discussion about their condition.
4.       Remember that confidentiality is key. If the patient’s family wants to discuss the condition, let the patient disclose this information to them. Healthcare employees are bound by HIPAA and cannot divulge any information whatsoever about a patient’s condition. A patient’s condition should be discussed only with them. Breaking HIPAA can result in termination from a person’s position and possible legal action against the employee and the healthcare provider.
5.       Respect the needs of the patient that you are working with. Obeying this rule will likely help comply with the four that are aforementioned. Remember that your patient is a person who has a condition that is difficult to live and deal with. Respecting the needs of your patient as a person will make them not dread their hospital stay. When respecting the needs of a patient, the employee should treat the patient with incontinence just as they would any other hospital patient. Incontinence pads are a way of allowing a patient to deal with their condition without having to be demoralized or embarrassed. A person with incontinence pads has a high degree of recovering and will likely improve drastically as their other healthcare needs are met.

Incontinence pads are great tools for patients who have short-term incontinence issues. They can help a patient maintain a certain level of activity while they are recovering from a malady. This is very important because it can help restore their confidence if they have the opportunity to wear incontinence pads. Being kind and having a good bedside manner will help a patient recover and maintain a certain level of dignity. When dealing with a patient, it is important to keep in mind that they are human beings and that their condition is not something that they want. Having incontinence pads will help them recover from a short-term condition and they will be able to return to their lives with dignity.