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| 5 Tips to help you purchase the best adult diapers for your situation |
Tip # 1 – Know
Your Condition
One of the first things you need to do is to track the
amount of urine loss you are dealing with each day. You need to list the
frequency of your incontinence episodes to help you understand how much
absorbency to look for in the adult diapers you are shopping for. Your doctor
will need to speak to you about incontinence and may have some helpful tips on
how to limit the frequency of your episodes. They may also assist in helping
you to understand how to find the right type of adult diapers to manage your
condition.
Tip # 2 – Budget
Managing incontinence is going to be an on-going thing.
Even if you try out the side treatments (exercises and surgery) you may still
suffer from incontinence. Using adult diapers can help you to manage your
problem in an efficient and timely manner. Adult diapers are helpful as they do
give you the right type of protection you need to go out in public with confidence.
If you are always worried and stressed that you might end up having an episode,
you need to change adult diapers! Know how much you can afford to spend when
you are buying the incontinence supplies you need to manage your condition.
Some insurance companies can provide you with some reimbursement for
incontinence supplies. Contact your insurance company and find out what they
can do for you to try and make the costs a little lower.
Tip # 3 – Comfort
One of the most important tips to remember is your level
of comfort with the adult diaper! You need to shop for a diaper that doesn’t
rub against the skin or one that may pinch the skin. A quality adult diaper
will be able to allow for plenty of air to come to the skin and dry it. This
will reduce irritation along with preventing odors from occurring. Comfort is
essential to a quality adult diaper. Try out many different brands to see which
one fits to your body in the right manner. It is also helpful to select the
right size. You need a diaper that is sung against the skin to limit the urine
from getting out of the diaper. This will also be able to prevent irritation if
it is not too tight or too loose.
Tip # 4 –
Absorbency
Sample packets of multiple adult diapers can help to
narrow down the choices that are out there. You need to know how much urine
loss you are dealing with each day in order to select the appropriate layer of
protection. Some people can get by with light incontinence supplies like a pad
where others need to purchase the thicker adult diapers to assist in managing
their condition.
Tip # 5 – Styles
As you sift through the large variety of adult diapers on
the market, you will find that there are many different sizes and styles to
choose from. Some people like the adjustable side adult diapers where others
feel that the pull-on adult diapers are easier to manage. Try out many
different styles of adult diapers in order to get a feel for what you like and
what will aid in properly managing your problem with incontinence.
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.
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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. Visithttp://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.
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