There are tens of thousands of people today living with an incontinence problem of some sort. Not all conditions are the same; in fact, almost none are the same. There are different types of incontinence, with names like\u00a0urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence, bladder incontinence or stress incontinence. There are also different levels of incontinence, as incontinence affects every person differently.\u00a0Because everyone who has incontinence is affected in a very individual way, people usually need someone knowledgeable to guide them through\u00a0challenging questions like\u00a0what they can\u00a0do to stay dry throughout the day or night, how to find the right incontinence supplies to match\u00a0their individual needs\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n
At AvaCare Medical, we’re here to be your personal guide as you navigate your way through the\u00a0search for the best incontinence products for your condition or that of your loved one.<\/p>\n
Let’s start with the basic definition of incontinence supplies:<\/p>\n
Incontinence\u00a0supplies<\/strong> are products designed to help manage urinary or bowel output, and are most commonly used\u00a0to protect clothing, bedding and furniture. Absorbent incontinence products such as adult diapers<\/a>, protective underwear<\/a>, disposable and reusable underpads<\/a>\u00a0and incontinence\u00a0liners<\/a> are designed specifically for bowel and urinary incontinence and usually absorb quickly and efficiently, leaving the skin dry and comfortable. Other products used for incontinence management include adult wipes and washcloths<\/a>, odor eliminators and female or male urinals and bed pans<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whether you, your loved one or your patient is\u00a0living with an incontinent issue, incontinence supplies can greatly improve your quality of life. Although\u00a0each individual situation is different from the next one, there are products available to provide protection for\u00a0a light bladder leak all the way to the most severe problems. The first step should always be to speak with a highly trained professional who understands bladder control issues who can help in finding the correct adult incontinence products.<\/p>\n To begin with, let’s take a peek into\u00a0several of the basic incontinence management options. To learn more about incontinence products, we recommend that you read this comprehensive guide to incontinence products and supplies<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n When an individual is experiencing heavy incontinence, an adult diaper may be\u00a0the best option. Obviously they come in many different absorbency levels and sizes, however the right one can really do the job. There are many different manufacturers that make diapers for adults, such as Molicare, Depends, Attends and FitRight. Choosing the best adult diaper doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you will get that with the most expensive brand; lots of times it can depend on the shape, texture or sizing of the disposable diaper<\/a> that can make a difference. It’s important to keep in mind that wearing adult briefs\u00a0can also be very uncomfortable if you don\u2019t have the right size and make.<\/p>\n Adult diapers are recommended for patients who are\u00a0not mobile, as the caregiver can\u00a0easily slide the diaper underneath the patient and close it with the tabs; in essence, they are pampers for adults. However, if the patient is active,\u00a0adult pull ups<\/a> or disposable incontinence underwear<\/a> may be more appropriate, since adult underwear can be\u00a0pulled up like regular underwear.<\/p>\n Bed pads<\/a> are designed to protect the bed, chair or furniture. Also known as chux pads, waterproof pads or incontinence pads, they are often\u00a0used\u00a0in addition to a diaper to provide more reliable\u00a0protection. Waterproof bed pads<\/a> can be washable and reusable, but many prefer\u00a0disposable bed pads\u00a0since they can be\u00a0thrown out after use. Hospital bed pads<\/a> are usually disposable\u00a0in order to make clean-up easier for the staff.<\/p>\nWhich Incontinence Products Do I Need?<\/h2>\n