Simplifying Incontinence Products and Supply Selection

Manage your incontinence with the right incontinence products. 

The first step - diagnosis

When Susan began to have symptoms of incontinence the first thing she did was to visit her healthcare provider. While she felt some embarrassment in having to discuss something so personal, she was pleasantly surprised her doctor was able to begin testing right away in order to diagnose the underlying cause of her symptoms and formulate a treatment plan. However, when Susan’s doctor explained treatment takes time she knew she would have to come up with some management strategies in how she would handle her incontinence both at home and the office.

How to know which is the best product for your needs

One of the most important strategies is to have the right incontinence product to use whether you are looking for incontinence pads or pull on underwear. When you are able to find the right incontinence supplies for your needs then you can continue on with the activities you enjoy comfortably all the while managing your incontinence discreetly.


Consumers wasting $130 in trial & error mode

Today, there are more choices of incontinence products than ever before. However, with all the choices comes confusion about which incontinence products will work best. In a recent study, Kimberly-Clark, makers of Depend and Poise brands, discovered those buying incontinence products for the first time, waste $130 on average in trial and error mode. That’s about 10 bags of products which can’t be returned, once opened. This means consumers are often stuck with an incontinence product which doesn’t provide them with the highest levels of protection against leakage and accidents.

Make choosing incontinence supplies easier

That’s why The CareGiver Partnership has taken steps to help make choosing incontinence supplies easier. They offer an incontinence product sample service to help you avoid the costly mistake of ordering a case of product which does not meet your needs – risk free. They offer over 100 different samples-brands, styles, sizes, and absorbencies to choose from. The cost is only $3.49 for shipping. The brief video below explains how their Try Before You Buy sample service can help you avoid the costly mistake of ordering a case of product which does not meet your needs.

Watch this short video on Try Before You Buy.

Even though Susan understood she needed the right incontinence product to meet her needs she was still unsure as to what she should look for. If you are looking for incontinence supplies for yourself or for someone in your care there are some specific questions you should ask in order to make sure you have the right incontinence products to manage your incontinence symptoms. Here are 3 of the most important questions to ask and answer before buying any incontinence supplies.

• What is your gender? Today, manufacturers of incontinence supplies understand men and women have very different needs when it comes to incontinence products. There are many different brands which offer incontinence products that are designed specifically for each gender. This way everyone can have the protection they need where they need it most. 

• Which style fits your needs physically and psycologically? The reality is not all incontinence is the same. While one person may be dealing with slight leakage another person may have complete loss of bladder and/or bowel control. Most brands of incontinence supplies come in a range styles including liners, pads, pull-on underwear, refastenable underwear, briefs, adult diapers, male guards, booster pads and inserts, undergaraments, underpads and washable products. Here is an explanation of the various styles including pictures of each.

• What size do you need? At one time anyone with incontinence had to settle for a one size fits all incontinence product. The makers of incontinence supplies have come to understand fit is an integral part of the protection which any incontinence product needs to have. For example-when an adult diaper is too small or too large then the wearer risks leakage and accidents due to poor fit. 

• How much protection do you need? The reality is not all incontinence is the same. While one person may be dealing with slight leakage another person may have complete loss of bladder and/or bowel control. Most brands of incontinence supplies come in a range of absorbencies so each consumer can find the protection level they need. Keep in mind you may want to consider one absorbency level for daytime and a heavier one for night to prevent having to make a nighttime change. 

Even when you have an idea of what incontinence products you are looking for it can still be overwhelming. That’s why the free & easy Incontinence Product Finder was developed. It saves you time, money and frustration by making it easy to sort through hundreds of products - fast. The video below explains how it works. Questions? Call 800-985-1353 & speak with one of our knowledgeable female product specialists, who are or have been caregivers.

Watch this short video.

Further Reading: 

Understanding Incontinence Products and Supplies

Free Home Delivery Service of Incontinence Supplies


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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.

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