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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.

  7. Jerry Ferro Says:

    I have test driven a lot of products. I am always looking for a better mousetrap. I would like to use diposable underwear but I find thier designs to be too similar and not very good protection.
    I would prefer a "comepletely waterproof outer layer,a little wider crotch, french cut leg openings
    in short,brief cut!

  8. Frank Says:

    I've had to use adult "briefs" for some time now. Problem is none of them combine a reasonable price with effectiveness. I have to purchase both the "brief" and a doubler just to get through the night without being soaked. I'm not happy with the product I have to use. If someone made something adult-sized like the (i'm embarassed to say it) Huggies(R) my grandson wears, maybe I'd get a comfortable night's sleep. Depends is close, but not absorbant enough for a larger adult.

  9. Janet Says:

    My 91 year old dad has been wearing Depends at night only for quite sometime. Now he has started to pee in his pants, and I don't know if it is because he can't get to the toilet on time (he has PD and dementia and is extremely slow moving) or if he just can't aim anymore. His 24/7 aide has urged him to wear daytime Depends and he totally refuses. I won't get involved as I can no longer fight with him as he is irrational and unbelievably stubborn. He lives in an assisted living facility. What can be done to rectify this situation? Would this be further indication for the need of moving into a nursing home? I would appreciate any of your insight and comments. Thanks so much.

  10. Jerry Ferro Says:

    I am a heavy night wetter. I can ussaualy make it to the toilet in the daytime however,I get to a point of no way I can hold it any longer so it's either protection or wet clothes.
    I have tryed a lot of combinations but at present I am using a very thick pullup in combination with a reuseable pullup and plastic pants.
    Pullups do not provide enough protection for me. So I combine them with additional layers and I call it a hybrid solution.

  11. Sue Says:

    Very New @THIS..I am trying to learn the best solution for my Mother, as to how to convince her that she needs cover. If, pull-ups are on her after a major fight, she rips them off, when she realizes. She is losing the concept of a need to get to the toilet. She does not recognize the fact that she is wet.

    What is the answer for a woman 85, with dementia?

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