For many people the challenges of care giving can be
compounded by the problem of incontinence. Because incontinence is more common
as we age many caregivers find that they are not just caring for an aging loved
one but an aging loved one with a serious medical condition. This can be a
difficult and at times overwhelming situation. The senior with incontinence may
be embarrassed and reluctant to discuss the problem of incontinence while the
caregiver may be unsure as to where to start. The good news is that there is
plenty of information that can help you to deal with this situation and begin
to effectively manage it.
- Learn all you can-The first thing any caregiver should do is to learn all they can about incontinence. There is a great deal of information about the types, causes, risk factors, and applicable treatments for incontinence right on the internet. In addition, doctors, community resources and senior centers can also provide information about incontinence. There are also books and other publications that detail almost any aspect of incontinence. Once the caregiver has learned all that he or she can about incontinence then you will be better prepared to help your loved one.
- Seek medical treatment-After learning all you can about incontinence it is important to seek out a medical evaluation. Incontinence is almost always the result of an underlying medical condition. It should never be assumed that incontinence is a normal part of aging. Incontinence is more common as we age due to the fact that there are certain medical conditions that can bring on incontinence and they are more common as age. The senior’s doctor should take the complaint of incontinence seriously and not try to write it off. If the senior’s doctor is unwilling to treat the incontinence the caregiver and the senior should find another doctor. After a thorough medical evaluation the doctor will be able to diagnose the type, cause and the applicable treatment for the incontinence.
- Find the right incontinence product-Once treatment for incontinence has been sought the next step is to find the right incontinence product. It is important to keep in mind that incontinence treatment can be lengthy so the caregiver and the senior will need to work together to manage the incontinence. This can be done more effectively when the right incontinence supplies are used. Today, there is a wide variety of incontinence products that range from incontinence pads to adult diapers and they can all work effectively in helping to deal with incontinence.
- Consider the needs of the senior- One of the most popular lines of incontinence products is the Tena diaper. Tena diapers come in a variety of different styles in order to meet the needs of the person with incontinence. For example-If the senior with incontinence has mobility problems there are Tena diapers that come with tear away sides that facilitate easy changing. For seniors with no mobility problems there is Tena protective underwear that can be easily pulled on and pulled off. In addition, to considering the lifestyle needs of the senior with incontinence the caregiver should take into account the absorbency needs of their loved one. Tena diapers come in many different absorbency levels to meet the needs of those with incontinence. Finally, Tena diapers should be bought in the correct size for the wearer. If the senior with incontinence does not have the right size of adult diaper he or she will be at risk for leakage and accidents. Tena diapers come in a wide range of sizes so that nearly everyone can find the right incontinence product to meet their needs.
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