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Oh, they've been using Depends for years now. I've been changing their diapers daily for quite a while now. Gotten used to it. It's no big deal. Next question. Best. :-) Wayne
The top two adult briefs are: Abena Abri-Form x-Plus and Tranquility slimlines and The All-Through-The-Nights (ATNs) Try these instead of "Depends" because the depends are mostly low-level protection and are too cheaply made. If you wish to make any adult Brief more Absorbent, try using a booster pad or "doubler". Dignity makes some AWESOME ones! Trust me...from first-hand experience here....
Silhouettes are softer..but they tear easy. I don't recommend them. If check with Area of Aging and Disabilities in your area, its a gov. funded program that you might be able to receive supplies such as these. They did for me and mom according to her income level she was able to get these for free along with bed pads, wipes, gloves and other supplies of this nature. Check into it..it's worth it.
My mom was having accidents in her pants when she moved in with me..she was so embarassed about having to change her pants a couple of times a day. So bought the poise pads at first and then gradually brought in the depends. I said lets just try these out and see if they work. After about a week she never questioned her regular pants she just asked for the depends. I think it was more of a relief to her not to have to worry about having an accident. But I agree...never call them pull ups or diapers, they are undergarments.
my mom had a stroke last year and was in rehab for 2 months. During that time I looked after my 94 year old father who has alzheimer's and lives at home. He was constantly having accidents and hiding his underwear. I would find them because of the smell. I ended up removing all of his underwear out of the house and told him that most folks that live to his age have these issues and they now make "undergarments" to provide better personal hygeine and avoid any embarrassing situations. It took a little bit for him to get used to it, but he is at the point where I just make the reasonable and safe decisions and explain it so he can understand. It may help to tell them the doctor feels that this is something we need to start doing right away. Also, I find that it helps to show elderly parents/people the utmost respect about things like this, so I dont call them diapers or pull ups, I call them undergarments or underwear
This is a tough one. I tried to get my mother to wear them, but she said they were uncomfortable and refuses to ever put another on. I wonder if the Silhouettes might be more comfortable. They are mighty pricey, though.
I would also like to read how people worked around this problem.
It would seem if someone was proud, they would do anything to avoid accidents in public. Get a small package of the pull ups and allow you parents to try them at home.
Hopefully you are using waterproof pads for your furniture and bedding, accidents don't just happen in public.
In a gentle way I would stress the positives of using this protection, rather than the accident side of being in public. I know it isn't easy. Best of luck!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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Also, I find that it helps to show elderly parents/people the utmost respect about things like this, so I dont call them diapers or pull ups, I call them undergarments or underwear
I would also like to read how people worked around this problem.
Hopefully you are using waterproof pads for your furniture and bedding, accidents don't just happen in public.
In a gentle way I would stress the positives of using this protection, rather than the accident side of being in public. I know it isn't easy. Best of luck!