What Are My Incontinence Options?

It is not just the elderly that need to deal with incontinence. Mothers after giving birth, men with prostate surgery, pre-adolescents with bed wetting issues, and the disabled, all can at some time or another have to deal with the issues of incontinence.

There are many different types of incontinence supplies. First, and probably most well known is the adult diaper. Adult diapers are pretty self explanatory. They are adult sized diapers with different leakage control surfaces depending on your gender and type of incontinence. Adult diapers can be worn by anyone with incontinence, and remain one of the more popular methods.

Another type of incontinence product is the fitted brief. Fitted briefs are worn by the more mobile of the groups and are generally worn closer to the body, and are thinner. Although more movable and discreet then the adult diaper, fitted briefs usually run about 50% more expensive then their adult diaper counterparts.

For others with less severe incontinence issues, and with their accidents happening primarily at night, the bed pad offers the greatest protection, and are among the best sellers of incontinence products. Bed pads are placed underneath a person while they sleep. On one side they have a super-absorbent layer and on the other side a waterproof barrier to protect the mattress. For mild incontinence bed pads are a durable alternative to wearing a sometimes-uncomfortable diaper.

Bed pads also come in different absorbent capabilities. Sometimes the measurements can be a little tricky, so a good way to remember is that CCs are how many ounces too 100. (800cc = 8oz, 900cc = 9oz, etc)

Of course, the higher the absorbency capabilities, the higher the price, however, it can be argued that using bed pads retains a certain level of dignity.