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Managing Incontinence: Your Guide to Personal Comfort

March 6th, 2007
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Hello! I am Gary Hirsch, owner and president of G. Hirsch and Company, an inventor, manufacturer and distributor of adult incontinence care products. It is an honor for me to appear in this corner on the Gilbert Guide blog, and I hope to share some insight into the world of adult incontinence care so that you and yours may live a more comfortable, enjoyable life.

Since I got my start in the world of adult incontinence care over 28 years ago, quite a lot has changed. Incontinence has become a topic that is more easily discussed amongst family members and caregivers, and though there still is a good deal of stigma associated with incontinence, there are many more places to turn to get help. I started my company, which wholesales and distributes adult briefs, undergarments and other incontinence care products, to provide that help to families and people living with incontinence.

Still, there is great work to be done to increase the comfort level of those living with incontinence. If this applies to you or someone you love, know that you are not alone: if you "suffer" from incontinence, you are one of nearly 20 million Americans—that’s equal to one in fifteen of us.

I plan on using this corner to discuss all aspects of incontinence and different care solutions in a positive and comforting light. In my upcoming posts in this corner, I will focus on the importance of understanding what solutions are available to incontinent individuals and what steps can be made to live a more comfortable lifestyle. In addition, I'll examine much of the terminology surrounding incontinence—including "adult diapers" versus "adult briefs"—and how that affects the way that the greater public deals with incontinence.

I invite your feedback and interaction as well—I want to know what you'd like us to discuss. Until then, I thank you for being here, and I wish you all the best.

Your Partner in Comfort,

Gary Hirsch

  

Learn everything about adult diapers by visiting Everything About Incontinence.

  

Gary is an adviser to online incontinence care products provider SecurePersonalCare.com.

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  1. jsephs_mom Says:

    Gary,

    I would love to hear about the different levels of quality in adult diapers. Is there a difference in quality or are they all the same?

    Also, how do I determine what type of diaper my parent needs? I noticed there were quite a few types on your website.

    thanks for the info. this is definitely one of those topics that feels really uncomfortable to talk about. I’m not sure it will ever be something i’d be completely comfortable conversing about, but I appreciate you addressing an issue so many people are facing.

  2. Gary Hirsch Says:

    Hi jsephs_mom,

    Thanks for your comment - it is a perfect segue to my coming posts here on the Gilbert Guide Blog.

    I can tell you that there is a large amount of quality difference from brand to brand, and from one type of incontinence care product (protective underwear, fitted briefs, etc) to another. I am an advocate of higher quality, longer-lasting products, which tend to provide more comfort and protection to an incontinent individual even though they may cost more per unit. I’ll address this particular issue in my next blog post.

    With regards to your aversion to talking about incontinence, I completely understand you. This is a very tough issue for many people, but remember: you are not alone! If we work together with the near 20 million other Americans dealing with incontinence to lift the stigma of recognition and discussion, we’ll all be able to converse without feeling uncomfortable.

    Thank you for your comment!

    Gary

  3. Matthew Says:

    It seems that “absorbent products” are mostly marketed to older people.

    This has the unfortunate unintended consequence of making those of us who are younger feel doubly stigmatized.

    All sources tell me that incontinence affects people of all ages, but I would personally feel a great relief at seeing a marketing campaign that reflected this: images of young parents and taglines about not letting incontinence impact your career goals?

  4. Robert Says:

    Matt-

    That is so true.

    Growing up, I “felt like a baby.”

    Now it’s almost as bad. I’d like to see one or two commercials or ads that don’t have old geezers in them. Maybe some people in their 20s and 30s?

  5. Becky Kelch Says:

    Agree with last two posters. !

  6. Adam Says:

    I have worn diapers 24/7 for a long. I have nerve damage from long term diabetes, that has made me unable to hold my urine. I am quite comfortable with my sitation and I am no longer uncomfortable about talking about it or letting others know that I wear diapers. They are just ‘my kind’ of underwear. This has made my life much easier to deal with.

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