Access to Incontinence Underwear and Medical Products?
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Comments (10)Jannie, let me add my voice of concern too. You are not physically able to continue with this situation as it now exists. You've got to have the time to completely heal and get your strength back. In addition, you must live in a clean and sanitary environment in order to avoid infection and sickness. That said, your husband's objections to pull ups, etc. really don't matter any more. There are all kinds of special mattress covers, special undergarments, etc. that you could buy. But the bottom line is that even with the best products, you'll still be stuck with a lot of cleaning and laundry. More than just normal loads. As his health deteriorates, you'll have even more to do. You must take action now. You really need some help in the house, and you should be investigating a nursing home. And, above all, you must take care of yourself. If you wear yourself out, then there won't be anyone to manage your husband's care. If you have help at home or he's placed in a skilled nursing facility, you may not be doing the care yourself, but you will be overseeing it. However, if you become ill or weakened, he'll be at the mercy of strangers. Maybe knowing that will help him realize he needs to cooperate with you....See MoreNeed advice re: adult diaper disposal
Comments (34)Although my husband is now in a nursing home there are various pads that you can purchase to place under him. Although Walmart seems to have discontinued them pads for children's bedwetting or even mattress pads worked for a short while with my husband. They can be washed and since they have a plastic middle layer last a couple of months. Another product I have used is https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FED594/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 One thing that you could mention to him is that without wearing something to absorb the urine his wet clothing will cause him to have a very itchy red rash. Is he at the point that you must assist him with bathing? If he is watch the area leading up the crack between the butt cheeks for redness. This is one of the problems that can send people to nursing homes which is another thing that you should mention in passing....See MoreDealing with Incontinence
Comments (8)A hearty, "Amen!" to what both asolo and agnespuffin said about finding caregivers to handle the problem. When my mom lived with us, she had daily accidents with bladder and bowel incontinence. One day I spent over six hours cleaning up from one of those accidents. I'm sure you can understand -- cleaning her up, dressing her in clean clothes, washing & treating the bedding, cleaning the bedroom rug, wiping down the entire bathroom and shower, deodorizing my mom's half of the house, etc. I was exhausted and my back was done in from lifting her and holding her up while I was cleaning. So, we hired caregivers to give me a break. We started with just three hours a day and eventually worked up to 8 hours a day. But it never failed that as soon as they went home, she'd have an episode. No matter what, I always ended up doing the cleaning. All that to say this: hiring a caregiver is not always a solution. Plus there is absolutely no guarantee that your loved one will be more cooperative with a stranger, even a nice and loving caregiver. I could tell you more tales, but you don't need to hear those now. Wearing incontinence protection like Depend actually preserves a loved ones dignity. It gives them enough time to get to a bathroom and take care of things privately (even if you're helping with the cleanup) without announcing to the world via leaks, dribbles, stains, hideous smells, etc. that there's been an ACCIDENT....See MoreEmbarrassing subject - incontinence?
Comments (30)Drop those bags at the front door lock it and then race to the john??? I've worn a pad (stayfree anykind except the little flimsy ones) for years. I also pin the front end to the panty so they don't drop out on to the floor somewhere. Just making sure I change them a lot and keep doggie doodoo bags to put them in in the bathroom trash. I like to shoot a spray of some kind of fem deo spray around the panty area too. (for my own peace of mind) I'm also trying not to drink a lot at night say from 8pm on no sodas teas etc. I use Biotene for dry mouth so sometimes just a drop or two of that will moisten my mouth. As long as you can go undected it's ok out in public. I think men have the same problem but don't talk about it/. I want to mention that if you get any little sores on your bum/ cheeks/ rear= end because of whatever - a good product to have on hand is "no sting spray on bandage". a few rub-ons of it makes a protective coating and they will heal faster saddle sores. . . ....See More- 8 years ago
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