Incontinence Supplies

Incontinence, or the failure to control one’s ability to eliminate urine or stool, can cause psychological problems, complicate medical conditions and affect activities of daily living. The right incontinence supplies used in the right way can minimize the loss of self-confidence, anxiety, depression and feelings of helplessness associated with incontinence.

Incontinence products are designed to help older adults avoid the physically debilitating and socially incapacitating consequences of incontinence. Incontinence supplies address the distinct needs of the two main types of incontinence: fecal and urinary incontinence. You might sometimes feel this problem affects you and you alone, but in actuality nearly 10 million adults experience urinary incontinence in some form, including nearly 50 percent of the 1.5 million older adults living in extended-care facilities. Fecal incontinence occurs in about 10 percent of these adults.

Incontinence may be permanent or may come and go. It is important to have adequate incontinence supplies so that you’re sure to have the products you rely on available when you need them. Incontinence supplies cover a wide array of incontinence products beyond adult diapers, including reusable bed pads, skin cleansers and conditioners, antifungal and protective ointments  and others.

Incontinence supplies are also typically used in combination with each other. Absorbent incontinence pads may be worn inside adult briefs for added protection during outings or even through the day. Special skin care products not only cleanse, but also protect. When guards or pads are replaced, a targeted skin cream or ointment should be applied to protect the skin after it has been cleansed with a special wash or with convenient wipes.

Having various incontinence supplies to answer your needs will add to your comfort level and ensure your best health.