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Have you tried using disposable incontinence underwear? Some of the styles are quite a lot like regular underwear now, and there are versions meant for "overnight." What about putting underpads on the bed and floor?
Alice, I am dealing with this with my hubby. You say you are “caring for someone”, so I’m going to assume this is who you are talking about.
My husband’s incontinence is so heavy that he has actually rotted through our floor boards. There is a hole in the floor by his bed. I can change him and a few hours later, the bed is wet again. I am seriously considering asking his doctor if he can be catheterized. He has what I call a “pee rash”, which look like blisters, from under his left arm and all the way down to the thigh area.
If this person you are caring for isn’t wearing adult incontinence products (diapers) they certainly need to be. I use heavy duty ones on my husband and also use a pad/shield inside the diaper. I put two disposable bed pads under him and even put a bed pad on the floor. He is still wet but at least the floor remains reasonably dry.
Alice, when you say "all sorts of pads" - where are you getting these? And are they continence care pads, specifically, or are you improvising with feminine sanitary products?
The materials used in these two types of pad are completely different from one another, so it is important to use one for continence protection. The classic brands are ones like Tena Lady, if that helps.
Also, go back to your doctor. You may not want to share the information with us, that's fine; but depending on what is causing this complete loss of control (which must be very upsetting and worrying for you) the doctor needs to think again about how to help you.
Meanwhile, try not to panic about the bed and the floor. It may cost a bit, but rather than try to deal with it yourself go to your landlord and offer to pay for professional drying and cleaning. THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT and not something you can help; it would be unreasonable and unkind for anyone to give you a hard time about it.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
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.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Have you tried using disposable incontinence underwear? Some of the styles are quite a lot like regular underwear now, and there are versions meant for "overnight." What about putting underpads on the bed and floor?
My husband’s incontinence is so heavy that he has actually rotted through our floor boards. There is a hole in the floor by his bed. I can change him and a few hours later, the bed is wet again. I am seriously considering asking his doctor if he can be catheterized. He has what I call a “pee rash”, which look like blisters, from under his left arm and all the way down to the thigh area.
If this person you are caring for isn’t wearing adult incontinence products (diapers) they certainly need to be. I use heavy duty ones on my husband and also use a pad/shield inside the diaper. I put two disposable bed pads under him and even put a bed pad on the floor. He is still wet but at least the floor remains reasonably dry.
The materials used in these two types of pad are completely different from one another, so it is important to use one for continence protection. The classic brands are ones like Tena Lady, if that helps.
Also, go back to your doctor. You may not want to share the information with us, that's fine; but depending on what is causing this complete loss of control (which must be very upsetting and worrying for you) the doctor needs to think again about how to help you.
Meanwhile, try not to panic about the bed and the floor. It may cost a bit, but rather than try to deal with it yourself go to your landlord and offer to pay for professional drying and cleaning. THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT and not something you can help; it would be unreasonable and unkind for anyone to give you a hard time about it.