Choosing Quality Incontinence Products

Posted by lingeriechina on January 31st, 2018

If you are a caregiver, plus size womens clothes of an elderly loved one, you may be overwhelmed with all the decisions you need to make. This can be further complicated if your loved one begins having incontinence. This can be a challenge to deal with, especially because of the emotional nature of the problem. However, there are a wide variety of products to choose from that make dealing with incontinence easier, and more manageable. Before purchasing any product, it becomes important to determine what the specific needs are for your elderly loved one and for yourself. Understanding these considerations can make choosing the right incontinence product much easier, saving you both time and money. Here are some things to consider when answering the question-Which type of incontinence product should I use?

Gender and size of the elderly-Gone cheap sweatshirts are the days of one type of incontinence product for everyone. Since the physical needs of each gender are vastly different, today's disposable underwear products are designed specifically for men or women. In addition, manufacturers are now applying sizing to these items. No longer do smaller people have to put up with underwear that is far too big, and larger individuals can find sizes that are comfortable for them.

Style of the product-Style means a lot more then,  wholesale Christmas costumes how they look, as it pertains to disposable underwear, and briefs. If your senior is still fairly active, able to dress him or herself, and wants to wear regular clothing, then a pull-on, pull-off style, similar to regular underwear, might be the right choice. On the other hand if your senior has limited mobility, or requires intensive care, then a more adult diaper style may be needed. This way the brief can be removed easier by the caregiver. In addition, many seniors who have light incontinence, may simply need a pad, or guard that can be inserted into regular underwear. These pads and guards are also made specifically for men and women as well.

Night-time incontinence-If incontinence is more severe at night, then other products should be considered as well. Bed pads can protect mattresses and make sleeping more comfortable. There is also night-time underwear that is more absorbent, and can be worn for more hours at a time.

Other considerations-If odor is a problem, because of incontinence, then a caregiver may want to help choose a product that has odor control. This way the senior can maintain some dignity and discretion, even when having to deal with this problem. The product should state whether it comes with odor control. In addition, skin care may also become an issue. Delicate skin can be irritated by incontinence. Today there is a wide variety of products available from self-cleansers, wipes and moisturizers that are specifically formulated to protect skin, from the irritation caused from incontinence.