Continence and
Personal Care
Continence
products
and aids
Pads, catheters and other
continence products
can make a world of
difference for people with
incontinence.
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different sizes,” she said.
“Disposable pads are available at
most supermarkets and pharmacies.
You can get samples direct from
manufacturers so people can work
out what suits them best before
buying. Have a look on the packet for
contact details or phone the National
Continence Helpline 1800 330 066 for
product information."
Mrs Cockerell said to allow them
to hold varying volumes, continence
ontinence Foundation Chief choosing these with you and/or your pads contain super absorbent
Executive Officer Rowan client,” she said. polymers.
Cockerell said finding the
“They can also teach people
“A larger pad will usually absorb
right products and aids means and carers how to use and maintain more urine. Some large pads are
things we often take for granted, like products and keep you updated specifically designed for faecal
everyday activities and uninterrupted about what’s new on the market.” incontinence and have built in odour
sleep, can be made possible.
control. It is important to use a pad
Pads and pants that fits snugly, as a pad that is too
continence products on the market People come in all shapes and sizes – big, or too small, or does not fit
that can assist in staying dry and and so do continence pads and pants, closely to the skin may leak and cause
comfortable. These can be purchased according to Mrs Cockerell. skin rashes and abrasions,” she said.
She said there are many
at pharmacies, supermarkets, online
“Pads can be disposable (use
once and throw away) or re-usable Protectors for mattresses and chairs
(washable). There are also disposable Mrs Cockerell said protectors or pads
needs is very important and a pads and dribble pouches designed for beds and chairs, including wheel
Continence Nurse Advisor can discuss specifically for men with urinary chairs and car seats, have a waterproof
distributors and wholesalers.
“Matching products to required
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leakage, and these are available in
continence and personal care
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