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by Lynn Wilson,
Founder of The CareGiver Partnership
Holiday travel can
be one of the season’s greatest pleasures. For those managing urinary or bowel
incontinence, it can be much more enjoyable and worry-free with a little
planning and the right products.
If you or someone
you love is affected by urinary or fecal incontinence, you are not alone. Approximately
25 million adult Americans experience either short- or long-term urinary
incontinence, and more than 6.5 Americans have fecal incontinence, according to
the National Association For Continence.
When planning a trip
while managing incontinence, a great approach is to address some common
concerns:
Discretion and
dignity. Today’s absorbent product offerings include those made from advanced
materials that are thin, quiet and breathable. Options include premium-quality
products that look and feel like regular underwear, washable and reusable
undergarments, and reusable swim pants designed for fecal incontinence. The
CareGiver Partnership’s free online Incontinence Product Finder tool is an
ideal place to search for just the right product.
Odor control.
Keeping skin clean and proper disposal of incontinence products are key to
controlling odors. It’s helpful to pack disposable wipes and skin cleansers for
on-the-go personal hygiene, plenty of disposable undergarments, and discreet
disposal products such as Heaven Scent bags, which are ideal for diapers and
feminine hygiene products, too. For odor-free disposal at home, The CareGiver
Partnership offers the Akord Disposal System, which is similar to a Diaper
Genie but made for adults.
Urgency during
travel. Whether driving, flying or sightseeing, it helps to plan ahead by
having products on hand, carefully monitoring fluid intake and planning
frequent restroom visits. Products ideal for worry-free travel and overnight
protection include the NASA-inspired Wellness Brief, which can be worn for 8
hours at a time and absorbs up to 87 ounces.
Peace-of-mind backup
plan. Enjoy extra peace of mind by packing bed or chair pads if leaks are a
concern. Underpads will not only protect bedding and furniture, but disposable
ones can be discreetly tossed away.
For personalized
help in choosing the right products, ask a member of The CareGiver
Partnership’s team of Product Specialists. Read more practical travel tips: Elderly Travel Comfort Tips.
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, Wis. Visit
http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353. Help
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