You at the threshold of your adult life – turning 22 in just 6 weeks, about to graduate and to walk down the aisle with your betrothed. You have earned all of your college credits and are just waiting for the commencement ceremonies. You have your entire life ahead of you! Then the unbelievable happens, you are at a graduation soiree and someone jumps on you, snapping your head back. The next thing you know, you're in recovery being told you have a spinal cord injury at C5 and C6 and you're paralyzed. What do you do?
Jim was ‘that guy’. This is Jim’s story. He spent 16 months in rehabilitation, and then went home to tie the knot with the woman he’d wanted to marry 16 months before. I asked Jim a fully loaded question – what did you do? He said, he grieved a bit – then he got on with life. Wow! did he ever! I could write an epic about all of Jim’s accomplishments – they are so many, and they're all vital. But, his most important accomplishment (besides a devoted, and happy, wife and a daughter attending college, which are huge accomplishments in and of themselves) is the development of The PUMP.
As a tetraplegic, Jim knew that to combat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and also combat hypotension, he needed to drink a substantial amount of water. But, as a tetraplegic, he couldn’t use the toilets or urinals on his own. He relied completely on a urinary bag to contain what his body couldn’t hold. This is where the problem came in. He needed to consume a lot of water, but he was not able to empty his urinary leg bag on his own. Put yourself in his shoes - can you imagine, or do you have first-hand knowledge, of how embarrassing it is to ask a caregiver (or a co-worker, a neighbour or a friend) to empty your urinary leg bag for you all the time?
It was extremely difficult and expensive to find a professional caregiver or aid who could come on demand to empty his leg bag. When he was at work, he had to rely on other employees to empty his urine bag. It wasn’t just anyone who could empty it – they had to be shown how to do it. Jim recalls those days with embarrassment. When he was at home he’d have to telephone his wife when he needed his leg bag emptied, and she would have to leave her job to come tend to his urine bag. Jim knew first-hand how inconvenient and embarrassing it was to have to rely on a caregiver, a co-worker or his wife to empty his urinary leg bag.
Jim and Robert are the co-founders of The PUMP wheelchair pump. They met while they worked together for a major communications company. They agreed that there had to be a device out there to give people with spinal cord injuries, such a quadriplegia or tetraplegia, the independence to handle that part of their hygiene with simplicity and dignity. However, amazingly there wasn't. The only products available to Jim or anyone else suffering from a spinal cord injury, were manual or electric devices that emptied the urine from the urinary leg bag onto the ground. Not hygienic or sanitary at all!
So, Jim and Robert put their sharp minds together to create a solution to this problem and the plan for The PUMP wheelchair pump was created. Jim and Robert got to work and built the wheelchair pump prototype in 2004.
Because Jim was a tetraplegic, there was no one more qualified than him to test The PUMP and put it through its paces. Back up, there was nobody more qualified than Jim and his wife. Jim confided in me that his better half played a huge roll in the improvements that were made on The PUMP, from start to finish. How so? Because while Jim could see what The PUMP wheelchair pump needed from an end user’s perspective, his wife could see what improvements were needed for the caregiver (to make night cleanings easier, etc.).
Several versions of The PUMP later, each more successful than the last – there is finally a simple, sanitary and civilized way for individuals with spinal cord injuries to empty a full leg bag.
For over 7 years now, Jim has been using The PUMP wheelchair pump. In his own words, It has given him back his freedom and independence – but most of all – it has given him the ability to drink all the water he needs. 7 years ago, when Jim first started using The PUMP, he only had to empty his urinary bag 2-3 times per day. Now, he empties it 6-7 times per day – when it suits him, on his schedule - and on his own.
What is The PUMP wheelchair pump and what does it do? The PUMP is a revolutionary new power wheelchair accessory which enables individuals to empty their urinary leg bags, with just the press of a button, directly into a toilet or urinal. The PUMP attaches to the outlet of the leg bag and directs the flow of urine out through the tip of a flexible wand. A simple switch activated by the user turns the pumping unit on and off, and an ultra compact 12-volt Lithium Polymer Battery powers The PUMP for up to 5 days with an overnight charge. The PUMP installs easily and quickly on virtually any power wheelchair.
The PUMP couldn’t be easier. When your urinary leg bag is full, maneuver your wheelchair within arm’s length of a toilet or urinal and extend the wand. Press the switch twice to activate the pumping unit and urine will flow from the leg bag and exit from the tip of the wand. When the leg bag is empty, press the switch once to turn off the pumping unit and return the wand to its stowed position. That’s it. It’s simple, sanitary and civilized.
Others who've suffered spinal cord injuries are discovering its benefits as well. After all, it’s not just Jim who uses The PUMP wheelchair pump. These individuals with spinal cord injuries are singing the praises of The PUMP wheelchair pump and how it has given them back their independence and allows them to maintain proper hydration thereby reducing risks of hypotension and the frequency of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
To get The PUMP for you, or someone you know and love, buy The PUMP wheelchair pump now at www.DryDiapersPlus.com or you can find the The PUMP wheelchair pump at www.DryDiapersPlus.ca . If you need 1 for your primary wheelchair and 1 for your back up – buy both at the same time and you will save $75.
Reposted from Wellness Briefs Official Information Blog
The Unique Wellness® incontinence program is based on the same principles as the Maximum Absorbency Garments ( MAGs ) developed by NASA. (click here to see how The Unique Wellness program is based on NASA technology)
The multi-functional capabilities of the Incon tek® technology that we incorporate in to the Wellness brief® will reduce landfill by over 70%!!! You will also dramatically reduce (by over 70%) the carbon footprint from the fuel and electricity used for manufacturing briefs, bedpads, and laundering sheets. (Click here to see how The Unique Wellness® incontinence program is the most environmentally friendly available.)
The Wellness brief® has a unique layered system that keeps your area free of the odors associated with incontinence.
Come visit us now at DryDiapersPlus.com or DryDiapersPlus.ca to get your Unique Wellness Super Absorbent Brief – the most absorbent adult diaper you’ll try!
Wellness Brief featured in USA Today - (reposted as written on page 5)
You’ve seen those commercials with the frequent bladder urges, and you’ve been hearing the phrase “over-active bladder.” So it seems that the once-taboo topic, urinary incontinence, is finally out of the closet. Over 25 million Americans suffer from some degree of incontinence— 75-80 percent of them women. Yet for all the attention this subject is receiving, “many continue assuming it’s part of the normal aging process—so they don’t bother discussing it with their doctor,” says the Albuquerque, New Mexico, urogynecologist Rebecca Rogers, M.D. In fact, incontinence, or loss of bladder control, is an eminently treatable medical condition—or rather several conditions.
It comes in varieties. Stress incontinence (associated with coughing, sneezing, and laughing), is caused by a weak sphincter muscle in the bladder. Urge incontinence (a.k.a overactive bladder), by contrast, is a sudden, uncontrolled need to urinate. This is due to bladder irritation, bowel problems, or neurological damage.
Causes/risk factors
In women, anything that places stress on the pelvic floor—pregnancy, childbirth, menopausal hormone loss—can cause incontinence.
In men, it tends to result from blockage from an enlarged prostate or from prostate surgery, says Dr. Rogers, professor of Obstetric Gynecology at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.
Other triggers include obesity, smoking, caffeine, spicy or acidic food, carbonated beverages, diuretics and cardiac and blood pressure mediations, dehydration, and overhydration.
Decrease your risk
To minimize or avert incontinence, maintain a healthy weight, exercise frequently, eat plenty of fiber, avoid smoking, and practice behavioral training. For example, when you feel the urge to urinate, wait 10 minutes before heading to the bathroom. Gradually increase the delay to several hours.
Treatments Many treatment options are now available, “which can be tailored to suit the goals and expectations (of ) each patient,” says Dr. Rogers.
For stress incontinence:
For urge incontinence:
Linda dyett editorial@mediaplanet.com
Why should you choose Unique Wellness Super Absorbent Adult Briefs for your incontinence issues? Click here to watch this short video.
Are you tired of waking up in the middle of the night or in the morning & your sheets, your nightclothes, & your partner are all wet because of leakage your incontinence products?
If you are, then it’s time to consider a more absorbent incontinence product
When looking for adult diapers or adult briefs, make sure you look for hospital grade products, that have the extra features. For example, hospital quality products offer better absorbency, better odor control, more discreet fit, elastic leg cuffs, etc, when compared to store bought products. Hospital quality incontinence products are ideal for incontinence issues.
For overnight protection, the brand that meets all of the above and more is the Molicare Super Plus Absorbent Brief. Why?
Getting up several times a night due to leakage can lead to sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation can lead to depression, loss of work, high injury rate, etc.
So, if you’re not using an incontinence product that keeps you & your bed completely dry through the entire night, you need to try Molicare Super Plus Disposable Briefs. You’ll immediately see a difference – including the amount of laundry you won’t be doing anymore!
It’s the last taboo subject, but is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about! Roughly 25 million, Americans (75% women) live with it. Millions more care for a loved one with this issue (bladder control and/or bowel control). Nearly 24 million of those living with incontinence are healthy, active individuals. So the misconception that it affects mostly seniors is fading!
People who have disabilities, women who’ve had babies, people who’ve been in life altering accidents, people who go to the gym, the list goes on – these are the types of people who live with incontinence. Everyday people like you and me.
Without experiencing it, it’s difficult to imagine the impact it has on a person’s life, resulting in the need for adult diapers, cloth diapers, incontinence supplies & incontinence products.
Hardly any physical disability–if any–is discussed in such whispered tones as a weak bladder. Today, bladder weakness, bladder control & other incontinent issues are no longer anomalies. With the population explosion, incontinence is becoming a common condition.
How many times have you:
– that’s incontinence! It doesn’t need an adult diaper – but it needs something!
There’s also more moderate/heavy incontinence. The physically challenged, or elderly, frequently develop problems related to incontinence, which can be embarrassing & difficult for all involved. We carry incontinence products & incontinence clothing designed for those living with this issue, that gives everyone dignity & peace of mind.
CONVENIENCE – EASY & DISCREET Those who live with incontinence are aware of the stigma attached to it. This can lead to embarrassment when buying adult diapers, bladder control products & incontinence supplies in-person.
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This is a transcript of my recent podcast interview with Steve Goelman, CEO of Unique Wellness.
David Williams: This is David E. Williams, co-founder of MedPharma Partners and author of the Health Business Blog. I’m speak today with Steve Goelman. He is CEO of Unique Wellness, which makes super-absorbent adult briefs.
Steve, how widespread is the problem of urinary incontinence?
Steve Goelman: The numbers that we currently have is up to 25 million Americans experience some form of incontinence from moderate to heavy incontinence. It is a growing problem, especially as baby boomers age. Those affected range from pregnant women to war veterans to the mentally disabled. (They’re not physically incontinent but unfortunately they’re not able to go to the bathroom properly when they need to.) You also have active people such as lawyers and doctors that have undergone some form of prostate surgery.
Williams: What sort of approaches do people use to manage incontinence?
Goelman: I’m glad you said it that way. The words “managing incontinence” is exactly what our business is about, not treating incontinence. Obviously the first step is to try to treat incontinence. You go to your local urologist, take medications such as Flomax, try Kegel exercises, and so forth. However treatment doesn’t work for everybody and we’re left with the issue of managing incontinence.
Managing incontinence is a very difficult scenario. We start with those that are bedridden, such as those that are in nursing homes. They are left with bedsores and there is discomfort for both the nurses and the patients themselves who have to constantly change or get changed. There is also a huge financial burden involved with that because in order to just achieve the level that you need in order for the patient to stay dry and not susceptible to any medicine, you would have to change an average of ten times a day.
That is the way incontinence is currently managed. Every time you change someone you need to use latex gloves, creams, cleansing wipes and so forth. That’s all associated with incontinence. There is also an environmental impact with all of this waste because of the way incontinence is being managed.
We came up with a new way of managing incontinence because for about 50 years, nothing has changed in the way incontinence is managed. We said we have to come up with a gold standard to help people who suffer from incontinence. We focus on: A) cost effectiveness, B) a more humane and easier way to handle and manage incontinence, C) the environmental impact.
We emphasize the three C’s: comfort, control and the confidence. Confidence is a very big issue, especially for those who are active.
We came up with the three-a-day way to manage incontinence. All you have to do is change them three times a day with our product. How could we even conceive this idea? We said to ourselves: wait a minute, we do know that NASA astronauts go up in space and they have an eight hour space walk to service the Hubble space telescope or the International Space Station. They wear these absorbent undergarments called MAG’s, maximum absorbency garments. So we do know that they have to be wearing something to keep them dry and confident with whatever they’re working on, because if they have an issue then they can’t work properly for at least eight hours at a time. That’s A).
B) We do know that astronauts who go up into space are susceptible to various forms of infection and NASA has to take the appropriate measures to prevent that in every possible way. So we could apply the exact same concept to the typical person suffering from incontinence.
We created the Unique Wellness brief, which has what we call Incon tek technology. It’s based on the same principles as the maximum absorbency garments worn by NASA. We’ve developed a system where one who wears these briefs only needs to change them three times a day on schedule.
So they know if they are going out to a movie at lets say 6:00 pm and the regular change would be at 11:00 pm at night, 7:00 am in the morning and then again at noon time. So they know where they stand exactly. So that’s where control, confidence and comfort come in.
Then you have the cost effectiveness issue that I mentioned earlier. Your typical Depends cost about $0.90 each. Ours retail between $1.39 and $1.49 each. However if you do the math you realize you only need three a day of ours as opposed to nine or ten of the Depends.
It’s not just the amount. One of ours is equivalent to nearly five of Depends. Using the three a day of ours you’re setting a new standard; it would be like changing someone about 15 times a day. The way people manage incontinence today is that they wait until you run out of capacity. By the time someone has their adult briefs changed they already have gotten wet. They already have gotten susceptible to a form of infection. They’ve already gotten to that point of discomfort. That’s what even prompts people to change.
There’s no official system. That’ why they get to that point. Using our system and our product you never get to that point. You never run out of capacity. You never get to the point of discomfort of living with incontinence. You’re never susceptible to any form of infection. Your cost of managing incontinence is lower by about 50%.
Williams: I have a question for you about NASA. That’s a very interesting observation that if the astronauts are able to do it, it should be able to be done here on earth. I guess another difference is space is the issue of gravity and weightlessness. With all that absorbency, won’t the brief get too heavy on earth?
Goelman: Well actually our briefs absorb more than those that the NASA astronauts wear and we designed it for that. We actually had a recent phone call from a urologist who basically was furious and said it’s ridiculous to have someone wear up to 87 ounces. That means they would have to change them once every day or every two days.
We said this is a very big misconception. We’re not trying to tell someone to wear our products until they can’t wear them anymore. We’re trying to tell them that they are so absorbent that by the time you’re changing them it’s still as dry as when you put them on. With the average person, you’re looking at maybe 20 ounces. So when you asked the question about gravity, you’re right. The math is a little bit different because of gravity and we address that issue by the amount of absorbency that we could take in. So regardless, within that scheduled changing time within those eight hours, you’re never going to have a problem with that issue.
Williams: Tell me about how these products are paid for. Does it tend to be an out of pocket purchase or is there a reimbursement from insurance or other programs?
Goelman: Most insurance don’t cover any form of adult briefs. Now certain States do cover adult briefs from the Medicaid program. Different Medicaid programs work differently. Some programs give you a certain budget with which to work; x amount of money per month to cover adult briefs. It doesn’t matter what you buy or what kind of briefs to use.
I know for example here in New York State someone using Medicaid would have a very difficult time using our product because Medicaid pays one dollar per brief. Usually it’s supplied by a nursing agency; whether it’s Depends or something cheap out of China. They pay up to $220, which is approximately eight changes a day for a month.
However by using ours it would translate into about $90 a month times $1.39. That’s $134, which is a 40% savings for Medicaid. However this is not the way Medicaid works. Medicaid pays per brief and not per managing incontinence. Now for New York State this is something that wouldn’t work well because Medicaid would never pay more than $1.00 for a brief.
However I know that in States like Florida and New Jersey, their system doesn’t work on per brief, it’s per cost of managing incontinence.
Williams: What are you doing in terms of distribution? Where are these products available or where do you hope to make them available.
Goelman: Right now they’re primarily through the Internet. We have ourselves and other retailers that are selling them through the Internet for us, because we’ve realized that someone looking for a specialty product will find them through the Internet. Stores such as your typical Rite Aid, CVS, unfortunately are not interested in carrying our products because it’s not as profitable for them. They realize that they make more money selling more briefs than using our program.
We are working on a specialty medical supply stores, surgical supply stores for those who have been purchasing them through the Internet.
Williams: Do you expect that your product is going to be evolving over time or will you add other complementary products and services? Is this the product that you expect to be on the market as-is for a number of years?
Goelman: Well that’s a good question. Actually for the last year our product has consistently been evolving, whether it’s been improving on the absorbency end, whether it’s been some issues with raw materials. I think that we’ve been consistently improving and we are consistently committed to always making a better product.
Right now one of the things that we do have, which people appreciate, is the fact that we have different colors for different sizes, such as the medium is blue, the large is green and extra large is purple. This helps people automatically realize which size they are holding in their hands, whether they need to change their patients or their self. There is not confusion in that.
There is something else in the works that’s rather interesting. We’ve realized there’s a very big stigma of incontinence, especially for active people. They feel very uncomfortable in what we call today adult briefs, but technically they’re adult diapers. We are working on coming up with a designer series to make people feel that basically they’re not adult babies.
Williams: I’ve been speaking today with Steve Goelman, CEO of Unique Wellness. Steve, thanks so much for your time.
Goelman: My pleasure.
reprinted with permission from David E. Williams, co-founder of MedPharma Partners and author of the Health Business Blog
Here are a few tips to help you get started:
1 – If you are traveling by plane, train or bus, try to always ensure that you pick an aisle seat, close to the washroom, so that you can easily access it when nature calls.
As a reminder, buses, trains & planes have limited waste bins. So, plan ahead for this concern & use an adult brief or adult diaper that has a higher absorbency rating (for example an overnight rating), so that you won’t have to change as frequently. This also works best for those who don’t feel any warning signs of an impending void, or if the warning signs don’t come early enough to get to the bathroom.
When looking for adult diapers or adult briefs, it is necessary to use for hospital grade products. Hospital grade incontinence products have the more features, for about the same cost. Hospital quality products offer better odor control, more discreet fit, elastic legs, etc. When compared to store bought products, hospital grade products win hands down. Hospital quality incontinence products are ideal for lengthy journeys.
This tip also applies to those who travel by vehicle for their holidays. In the US, rest stops can be found very easily on the major highways of the country, but many other countries don’t offer this escape route. So, if you are traveling on the back roads of the US, or the highways of Canada, Australia, Japan, etc, you will be better off to use a highly absorbent, hospital grade, incontinence product.
2 – Pack all of your incontinence products into a bag (aka: convenient travel kit). This could be a shoulder bag, a backpack, a business case, etc. You can think of many ways to disguise your ‘adult diaper bag’ so that nobody but you knows that you’ve got your incontinence products with you. Necessary items for your bag include:
3 – Watch hat you eat and drink. If you are traveling for long periods (for example flights, trains, bus trips), limit your liquid consumption prior to your trip & during your trip. However, do not allow yourself to become dehydrated – doing so will cause headaches, nausea, etc. So, a quick list of those items to avoid are:
* Anything with caffeine (ie: tea, coffee & soft drinks) * Salty snacks & drinks; such as chips (crisps), peanuts or other nut mixtures, soft drinks, etc, * Alcohol
4 – Plan Ahead. Make the most of your vacation. If you plan on visiting museums, parks, etc, make sure to have a map (usually found at the reception area or visitor’s centers). Identify where the public restrooms are for quick & easy access. Don’t forget to bring your “travel kit” (diaper bag) so you won’t be short of supplies & left in an embarrassing situation.
A great place to map out bathrooms, that we found, is the NAFC (The National Association for Continence). They have an interactive map on their site that shows you where the bathrooms are!
Always plan for a bathroom break about 30 minutes after meals, when on the road. Also, don’t make any drastic changes to your diet when on holiday, as this could have drastic consequences. Always carry water with you, so you won’t be tempted with caffeinated/salty drinks.
5 – Daily routines. It’s very easy when on holiday to forget your daily routines. With incontinence, that cannot happen. Always make time for your pelvic floor exercises.
Knowing how to properly manage your incontinence by planning ahead – & NOT allowing your incontinence to manage you – will allow you to get out & enjoy your holidays. So, go ahead & start planning your holiday…today!
Size: Some brands may offer just two sizes, with wide ranges in waist measurements – but provide custom fitting with 2 tab re-fastening closure systems. Others brands are more precisely tailored with several waist measurements for a better fit. Either way, they should fit comfortably – not loose and baggy or ripping if you bend over. If they don’t fit comfortably, find another brand.
Absorbency/capacity/volume: Some brands will give guidelines like light, moderate or heavy incontinence; others will list specific cc’s or fl oz or cups “Overnight” choices usually offer the greatest absorbency. How is the capacity calculated? They immerse the product, leave it there for a specific amount of time, allow the surface liquid to drain off, and then they weigh it to see how much liquid was absorbed. This isn’t how it happens in real life situations, so take these measurements as a guideline only.
Elastic leg cuffs: Snug-fitting leg cuffs are important considerations, especially for the active person who wants to feel secure on the go. You will want to make sure that what your body can’t hold – your incontinence product can.
Odor control: Fortunately, on many hospital grade incontinence products, this is very effective. However, if you are using store bought products, you may have use additional products.
Wetness indicator: This feature, again available on most hospital grade products is important for the user & for caregivers, to know when changing is required.
Adjustable tabs: If your adult diapers don’t have this feature, then you are probably wasting a lot of diapers. Adjustable tabs makes changing the adult diapers easier for both the user & the caregiver. Adjustable tabs allow for a snugger, more comfortable, fit..
Breathable cloth feel: Most of today’s adult diapers are made to feel more like regular underwear, both for comfort and discretion (cloth like diapers don’t have those loud crinkly noises). This is important to minimize embarrassment & preserves a person’s dignity.
Top layer that wicks away moisture: Nobody likes to feel the clamminess of a wet diaper. Look for products that wick moisture away from the skin.
Added skin care protection: For those who have really sensitive skin and find that they need extra skin care above and beyond the skin care they already use for their incontinence – a really fantastic product adult diaper is the Restore®/Remedy™ disposable briefs. That’s because each brief’s inner liner is coated with Medline’s Remedy™ Skin Repair Cream. This exclusive, all-natural cream helps provide skin protection.
Generally, the more expensive incontinence products choices offer the most options, like the options listed above. This is not always the case.
When you are comparing your incontinence products - be aware that it's not about the number of adult diapers or bladder control pads in the package - it's about how much volume each of those products will hold.
If you compare the incontinence products carried in your local store - those brands may hold about 1 cup in volume (for adult diapers only - bladder control pads generally hold quite a bit less). However, hospital grade products may hold anywhere from 6 cups to 2 litres in volume. What a difference!
So what? Well - if you're wearing adult diapers from your local stores, you may be changing 9 to 10 times a day to stay dry. Compare that to the 2 to 3 times you will change during the day using hospital quality incontinence products! Calculate that out for your wallet. Each of your retail store products cost you approximately 90 cents per brief. Compare that to hospital grade products that you can find online - will cost you from 50 cents to $1.50 per brief. You will save 50 to 75% by buying your incontinence products online.
The emergence of online stores that specialize in incontinence products have provided a specialized venue for incontinence products.
No longer do you have to live with using the products available at your local stores that leak, are noisy, don’t fit properly, etc. Now you can get more bang for your buck, higher quality incontinence products for about the same as what you pay for in your local retail stores. The added benefit of shopping online is most online stores also offer discreet shipping, so your neighbors won’t know what’s being delivered to your door!
Now that you know these options are available for you – you can shop smarter for your incontinence products.
It’s the last taboo subject, but it’s nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about! Roughly 25 million Americans (75% women) live with it. Millions more care for a loved one with it (bladder control &/or bowel control issues). Nearly 24M of those living with it are healthy, active individuals. So the fallacy that it affects mostly seniors is fading!
People who have disabilities, women who’ve had babies, people who’ve been in life altering accidents, people who go to the gym, the list goes on – these are the types of people who live with incontinence & need incontinence supplies. Everyday people like you & me.
Without experiencing it, it’s difficult to imagine the impact it has on a person’s life, resulting in the need for adult diapers, cloth diapers & other incontinence supplies
No other condition is discussed in such whispered tones as incontinence. Today, bladder weakness, bladder control & other incontinent issues are no longer anomalies. With the increase in population demographics, it will become a common condition. How many times have you:
* strained lifting something that was too heavy?
* or were working out?
* jumped on a trampoline with the kids or grandkids….or
* had a sudden cough or sneeze – or laugh – that let out a little ‘oops!’
- that’s mild incontinence! It doesn’t need an adult diaper – but it needs incontinence products!!
There’s also moderate/heavy incontinence. The physically challenged, or elderly, frequently develop problems related to incontinence, & can be embarrassing & difficult for all involved. We carry incontinence products & incontinence clothing designed for those living with this issue, that gives everyone dignity & peace of mind.
EASY & DISCREET Those who live with this condition are aware of the stigma attached to it. This can lead to embarrassment when buying adult diapers, bladder control products, incontinence supplies & in-person.
SHOP FROM HOME FOR YOUR INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES Have you ever found yourself staring at an empty adult diaper bag, or run out of incontinence supplies when the last thing you wanted to do was go out? No more rushing to the store hoping they’ll have adult diapers or adult briefs in your size, or the incontinence products you’ve run out of. No more wrestling bulky incontinence product bags & adult diaper boxes into your car & into your home (in front of the prying eyes of your neighbors)!
One of the wonderful things that the internet has brought about, is the ease & anonymity of shopping online for incontinence supplies. This allows the consumer & the caregiver to receive their incontinence supplies discreetly.
Quick tip! For those who have issues with bowel control – and have to wear adult diapers. Sometimes life happens and you can’t get away to change your adult diaper. This can be very embarrassing when you’re at a park, zoo, shopping, playing golf, out walking around town – and can’t get to a bathroom easily or quickly (or it’s a hot summer day – and the heat seems to exacerbate odors. Most people don’t want to sit in a dirty diaper – but when life happens and you can’t get to a bathroom (or you’ve run out of adult diapers) – what can you do to cover the odor?
A quick and easy tip – carry a small spray bottle (find one in the travel section where you find travel size containers of shampoo, shaving cream, etc). Then go to a store that sells essential oils – you can get some fantastic scents. Or you can go to shops (like Saje) that create wonderful combinations of oils – like Clarey Sage, or MoonPhase – you can smell feminine or masculine!
Take your small spritzer bottle, drop in a drop or 2 of the oil – then fill with water. Before going out for the day – make a quick spray on the back of your diaper – one quick spray will do it. This will help cover any embarrassing odors. And, because the spray bottle is a travel sized bottle, it fits easily into a pocket or purse – backpack, laptop bag – you guessed it – nobody has to know. Then, if you notice in the heat of the day that you’re not smelling as fresh – you can discreetly bring out your bottle and add another spray.
Of course, for your home, a quick fix won’t do. You need the right product for the job. Regular air freshners from the store just won’t cut it. You need odor eliminators – which you can find right here.
What is the first, most visible sign, of incontinence? Leakage of urine. If you’ve read any articles on incontinence, you will know there are 5 forms of it; stress, urge, overflow, functional and mixed incontinence (a combination of any of them). UI (urinary incontinence) is also associated with nocturia; which is frequent urination – more than 8 times in a 24 hour period.
For some, this is old news. For others, this is new-found knowledge, “Yea! I’m not alone!”
Urinary incontinence has also been associated with:
Today’s adult diapers for urinary incontinence contain polymer, a substance that absorbs urine, taking it out of the liquid state and holds it in a gel form.
Adult diapers available specifically for overnight use contain enough of this polymer sufficient to withstand numerous voids for a 6-8 hour period - and some even more! Like the Unique Wellness Super Absorbent Brief, which holds 2 litres - or the Molicare Super Plus - just to name a couple. Even for those whose urinary output is high, night time briefs will continue to absorb void after void. Many of the disposable briefs we carry on our site are rated for overnight use - so you will have no worries about wetting the bed. Also - just because they say 'overnight' doesn't mean you can't wear them during the day - and save yourself a lot of money!
So, if you’re living with incontinence issues, know that you’re not alone. Finding the incontinence products that work best for you is important.
No longer do you have use the incontinence products available at your local stores that leak, noisy, don’t fit properly, etc. Now you can get more bang for your buck, higher quality incontinence products for about the same as what you pay for in your local retail stores. The added benefit of shopping online is most online stores also offer discreet shipping, so your neighbors won’t know what’s being delivered to your door!
