Helping a Loved One Deal with Urinary Incontinence
When a loved one has urinary incontinence, it can be an embarrassing and difficult problem to deal with. Whether the problem is temporary, such as after surgery, or permanent, there are some things you can do to help your loved one handle the problem with dignity. There are a variety of products that are specially designed to deal with the problem of leakage.
While at home, the incontinence problem can be most severe overnight. While sleeping, many patients are unable to get out of bed quickly when they need to go to the bathroom. To help with the situation, place a mattress cover over the mattress. Choose a cover that is waterproof so that any leakage won’t harm it. Then, use waterproof bed pads that will collect any leakage that occurs overnight. The pads are designed to be disposable, so you can simply toss them away in the morning. (more…)