Incontinence Care

Incontinence care requires patience and gentle care. Even if the incontinence cannot be cured, it can be controlled so that the person's quality of life can be improved. Long term use of catheters can cause infections. Warning: some products make wide-ranging claims with little or no scientific backing. If you’re in doubt over the effectiveness of a product, consult with your doctor first.

Patient Choice

It is important to enable the patient to make an informed choice when selecting incontinence products. It can be an embarrassing topic.

Sensitivity

Many people shy away from wearing protective undergarments because they don’t want to wear a "diaper," or believe that the undergarment will be visible through their clothing. In fact, the diaper-style undergarment is only one of a selection of possible under-garments. Care should be taken not to call these products "diapers" as this may offend and embarrass the person needing to wear them. Chose another name such as “protective wear".

Fitting Undergarments

Whatever type of protective garment you choose, a correct fit is essential to prevent leakage and maximize comfort. The undergarment should fit snugly, but not so tightly that it causes discomfort. Too loose, and leaking will occur; too tight, and skin irritation is likely. If you’re using adhesive pads, try to handle the adhesive as little as possible: hand lotions and deodorants can impair the adhesives ability to stick to your underwear. Continued