Briefs or “adult diapers,” disposable absorbent underwear products enable people with bowel or urine incontinence prevent their symptoms from interfering with daily life. There are many different ways to choose adult diapers, let’s find out how. Even incontinence supplies are everywhere, but selecting the best one can be challenging.I
Being diagnosed with incontinence
It’s crucial to see a doctor if a senior loses control of their bowels or bladder since they can accurately diagnose the condition, rule out any dangerous underlying reasons, and offer treatment recommendations. Even if a senior requires behavioral adjustments, medication, surgery, or other interventions, managing leaks and carrying out daily activities may still require the usage of incontinence supplies.
Adults with Incontinence and the Best Diaper
While selecting an absorbent product, there are numerous elements to take into account, such as:
- Type of leakage (e.g., urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or both)
- Leakage amount and associated levels of coverage and absorbency, flexibility to adjust to one’s various levels of activity
- Products that are gender-neutral or unisex
- Size
- Style (e.g., tape or pull-on)
- Reusable or disposable
- The ability to do daily tasks independently, including dressing and undressing, using the restroom, and caring for one’s continence
- Cost
- Individual tastes and comfort appearance in dressing
- It normally takes some trial and error to figure out how well a certain product performs and how pleasant it is to wear. You might discover that one item has the best overnight leak containment capabilities while another has a smaller profile for day outings.
Incontinence supplies can be expensive, especially at the start when you’re trying out multiple brands and styles to find the best fit for the person under your care. Try not to look at the price tags first and choose options based on the factors above instead. You may find that a pricier product is more durable and provides better protection, therefore requiring fewer changes and costing less in the long run. (Better absorption and protection can also prevent you from constantly having to launder soiled clothes and linens and clean furniture and floors.) Keep in mind that many incontinence product makers offer free or low-cost samples and coupons that can help you through the discovery phase and defray costs once you settle on something you like.
Suggestions for Caregiver Selection of Adult Incontinence Briefs
There is no one size fits all answer because there are so many aspects that go into choosing the “best” incontinence underpants. By sharing their actual experiences and insightful observations, family caregivers can learn a lot from one another and speed up the trial-and-error process. The following feedback was provided by our customer:
“After doing some research online, I obtained sample packets from various manufacturers. I was able to visually assess how they fit by obtaining samples, some of which were free and others for which I had to pay a small cost. For Mom, we ultimately settled on DiaperRush (tape type). DiaperRush products additionally have an extra insert that give an extra layer of protection used in conjunction with the regular disposable underwear. No underwear is going to be 100% leak-proof, but it is rare that Mom leaks with the Tranquility Premium OverNights. It’s worth the extra money.” – BL Tan
Greenscreen Studio
Counseling & Therapy