Tips For Choosing The Right Incontinence Product

With so many types of incontinence products out there, you may be wondering how you can choose the right one for your or your loved one’s needs. This will depend on a number of factors, including the severity of your condition, your gender, and your activity level. In this article, we share with you some tips for choosing the right incontinence product.

Consider Your Lifestyle and Activity Level

Are you an active individual who likes to engage in physical activity, or are you mostly sedentary in your daily life? This can make a difference in the type of incontinence product that will best suit your needs. If you are physically active, pull-ups and disposable underwear would be a great choice as they are easy to put on and remove. When buying adult diapers, you will also need to consider the size carefully. You don’t want something that’s too small to be comfortable, or something that’s too big, resulting in leaks.

Look at the Absorbency of the Product

Depending on the severity of your condition, you may require a product that provides a higher level of absorbency. This is important in keeping your skin dry and helping you stay comfortable throughout the day. Skin can break when it is in contact with urine for a prolonged period, which is one reason absorbency is so important. Always remember that regular sanitary pads should not be used as an incontinence product.

You may also find that the absorption capacity you require differs based on the time of day and what you are doing. For instance, you may require adult diapers with a higher level of absorbency at night. Individuals who face mobility limitations and find it hard to get to the toilet can also benefit from products with higher absorbency.

Consider How Often the Product Can Be Changed

If you are able to change your pull-ups and/or bed pads independently, you will likely be able to get by with products designed for mild to moderate incontinence. However, if an individual is bedbound and requires assistance to change their diapers and/or bed pads, the product can be changed less frequently, which needs to be taken into consideration when choosing the right products. On top of that, individuals who experience fecal incontinence will need to be changed more frequently than those who only experience urinary incontinence.

CWI Medical Stocks a Full Range of Incontinence Products to Suit Different Needs

Regardless of the type of incontinence product you require, you can be sure to find it at CWI Medical. If you are unsure what will best suit your or your loved one’s needs, feel free to get in touch with our team under our “Shop with Medical Experts” initiative. Here, we can make the most suitable recommendations for you after understanding your individual circumstances and requirements.

We are always happy to welcome wholesale customers who wish to make a bulk purchase for their healthcare facility. Please get in touch with us today for a customized quote.