Adult Diapers

Let's face it. As we grow older and our bodies start to change (again) we can't help but address the issue of incontinence. Incontinence is basically the inability to 'hold it' until you get to the bathroom. Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid the embarrassing occasions when you just weren't able to make it to the bathroom. Of the most popular methods is wearing adult diapers.

Adult diapers provide for maneuverability and an extra guard against accidents which is very appealing to seniors. Independence is something longed for and sought after with aging citizens and is one of the main selling points of adult diapers. No senior citizen wants to stay at home all day afraid of an outside accident, and so adult diapers offer a viable solution to a very embarrassing situation.

Adult diapers come in multiple sizes, types, and of course prices. For a good adult diaper, prices can easily range about $12.00 each. Most reusable adult diapers can't even stand up to their promises by lasting as long as they say, of course resulting in a higher cost for adult diapers in the long run. Aside from medications, adult diapers can really hurt a senior's budget in the high cost of their incontinence supplies. Usually adult diapers are bought in packs of 12 easily running over $120.00.

Almost more importantly, can you just imagine how embarrassing it is to purchase incontinence supplies? The next time you are at the store, try to take notice of the adult incontinence supplies and where they are located. They are usually located by the pharmacy right next to the feminine hygiene and Trojan condoms. Surrounded by to 'issues with the younger generations' The one thing slightly less embarrassing then an accident with incontinence is the fact that elderly people must buy them in the midst of younger people who just don't understand. To compound the issue, the wrappers are not all the discreet. With flashy colors and large fonts, it quickly becomes apparent to other shoppers that yes the folks have incontinence problems.

To declare incontinence issues just seems to compound the problem that incontinence poses. Luckily, there are websites that offer adult diapers and other incontinence supplies for not only cheaper than retail, but it makes incontinence problems more impersonal and less embarrassing.

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.