subject: Which Adult Incontinence Products Are Right For You? [print this page] Which Adult Incontinence Products Are Right For You?
Are you new to the world of incontinence? If you are, then you are probably overwhelmed by all of the different incontinence products that are out there, and you are probably unsure as to which of these products is the most appropriate for your particular circumstances. If it appears as though there is an infinite number of commercial products available on the market, you can rest assured that making the right choice does not have to be difficult.
There are a certain set of criteria and guidelines, that if you follow them, you will be able to sift and sort through all of the incontinence products out there, making sense of each one. As you evaluate each product, there are 3 main attributes you need to take into consideration: cost, comfort, and absorbency (though not necessarily in that particular order).
Other attributes you should also take into consideration include convenience as well as discreetness. As you gain more familiarity with the variety of incontinence products available to you, you may even discover that different products work better during the day or during the night, and you will quite naturally begin to develop a preference for particular products through trial and error. Here are a few examples of popular adult incontinence products:
Incontinence pads - These are among the most popular solutions for dealing with incontinence. While some pads can be used alone, other pads must be used in conjunction with incontinence pants. In either case, these pads are composed of synthetic material that can efficiently wick away moisture from your skin, thus helping to keep your skin from becoming irritated. While the surface of the skin remains dry, the moisture is trapped deep within the pad's many layers. Pads also need to be comfortable, and this is best achieved by being shaped to be contoured to follow the lines of your body. Pads come in both disposable as well as washable forms, depending on whichever solution is more convenient for you.
You will also find that incontinence pants, just like pads, come in washable as well as disposable variations. There are even some variations in which the pants are washable while the pads are disposable. The choice of which way to go is really dictated by your own personal lifestyle needs. There are even incontinence pants that look exactly like typical underwear, but happen to have a discreet lining to provide the maximum level of absorbency without sacrificing comfort.
Adult incontinence products come in all different styles and sizes. By taking into consideration the three primary criteria described above (absorbency, cost, and comfort), you will be able to quickly narrow down your choices.
