Not only is this costly but gosh the poor earth. FIL has Alz and it seems to be progressing quickly the last several months. I realize that as this disease takes over we will have to help with toileting, etc. but want to have him be able to do this (and many other things) on his own as much as possible. Any suggestions?
I emailed Tena (mom liked them best) and Depends to have color change diapers and pads like they do for kids. Please join in and let them know the need.
Maybe there is a way to use strips of tissue to see if the pad is wet or dry (like gift wrapping, cut into strips). I used to get up and feel the diaper to try to convince Dad he needed to change. He uses tena pads inside the depends. Sometimes I have to cut the depends diaper on the side and take them off. His MD told him to let me clean and cream his butt each night. It seems to work, he is cooperating mostly. Also, there are diapers that have tape on the sides, don't fit very well, but will do if person has pants on when you cut off the soiled diaper.
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