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| Incontinence Bed Pads |
Incontinence bed pads are designed for the time when the
person is sleeping. They protect the
mattress from stains and moisture, and they provide the sleeper with a measure
of security in that they do not have to worry about soiling the mattress. The bed pads can be used not just with
adults, but also with children who may have problems with controlling their
bladders. No matter what the age of the
person is, bed pads are appropriate if the person urinates in the bed. Incontinence bed pads are used in hospitals,
but they should never be used to transfer patients from one area to another.
Other products that a person using a bed pad might want
to consider include a bedwetting alarm.
The alarm sounds when moisture is detected. This allows the person who wet the bed to be
able to get up and take care of the problem immediately rather than sleeping in
his or her own waste for the rest of the evening. Caregivers find that the bed pads are nice to
use since they are disposable and are much easier to change than the bed
sheets!
Incontinence is not something that people should be
ashamed of. Incontinence products can
help people live normal lives of freedom and dignity without the fear that a
wet spot may suddenly appear at the wrong time or at any time. Adult diapers come in many shapes and
varieties. There are even pull-up
versions that are easy to put on and take off.
They offer more flexibility than traditional diapers.
However, the idea of traditional diapers is a bit of a misnomer. Most people probably thing of the infant who is just learning to walk wandering around with a bulky diaper that is filled with treasures that the parents would rather bury than have to deal with. For adults, the diaper has evolved somewhat. First of all, it is larger to accommodate an adults bigger body. Secondly, the absorbent materials are more absorbent than ever, and that means less bulk. Thirdly, there are many styles that look just like your regular underwear! Some of the styles that are out there even include lace on them.
However, the idea of traditional diapers is a bit of a misnomer. Most people probably thing of the infant who is just learning to walk wandering around with a bulky diaper that is filled with treasures that the parents would rather bury than have to deal with. For adults, the diaper has evolved somewhat. First of all, it is larger to accommodate an adults bigger body. Secondly, the absorbent materials are more absorbent than ever, and that means less bulk. Thirdly, there are many styles that look just like your regular underwear! Some of the styles that are out there even include lace on them.
Some adults will be able to get away with not using
diapers at all. If they have a low flow
issue, there are underwear pads and liners available to take care of the
problem. Men can use drip collectors,
too. The best case scenarios allow a person
to change his or her diet and exercise routine to help eliminate incontinence
entirely. Liquids being spaced out over
time and the incorporation of Kegel exercises are just a couple of the
solutions that do not require any special equipment.
Using the bed pads on your furniture is another option to
consider if you are caring for a loved one with incontinence. This will protect
your furniture in case they do not like wearing adult diapers but struggle to
make it to the restroom before their bladder releases.
Incontinence bed pads are definitely a great way to
protect against those evening issues of bladder control. While they are not the only thing that a
person who experiences incontinence should be using in the battle against a
lack of bladder control, they can be an important part of the arsenal for preserving
mattress value and integrity as well as helping to keep the person’s dignity
intact.
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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