Incontinence is something that seniors rarely like to talk about. But you may have already noticed signs that your senior parent may be struggling with it. Often seniors will try to manage the issue by themselves rather than ask for help because they think that it’s a problem that they shouldn’t discuss with anyone else.
Seniors are often embarrassed if they experience incontinence but it’s something that is very common among seniors. Unfortunately seniors may try to hide their problem by refusing to go out to shop, take a walk, or visit their friends and family members. Helping seniors manage incontinence can increase their confidence and make them more likely to go out, socialize, exercise, and do other things that will make their lives fuller and richer. There are several things that families can do to help a senior parent that is experiencing incontinence like:
Personal Care At Home
Personal care at home is a great way for seniors who are having trouble with personal care tasks or having trouble managing incontinence to get the help they need without any embarrassment. When your senior has personal care at a home an experienced and compassionate care provider will help your senior loved one with tasks like getting to and from the bathroom, bathing, getting dressed, and making sure they are clean and dry throughout the day or night. Personal care at home protects your senior loved one’s dignity by giving them the assistance they need without them having to ask their children to help them with personal tasks.
Invest In Incontinence Products
There are lots of great incontinence products on the market that can help seniors manage incontinence without any embarrassment. One of the biggest innovations that can help seniors, especially since senior women, is moisture wicking underwear. The underwear can absorb large amounts of liquid without the use of a noticeable pad or diaper so they can be worn normally under clothes. They just get washed like other intimate garments and can last for a long time if cared for properly. They’re a great option for seniors who don’t want to wear incontinence pads or disposable underwear that is often noticeable under clothing.
Talk With A Doctor
Many seniors just assume that incontinence is part of getting older so they don’t bother to discuss the issue with their doctors. But incontinence may not be just a side effect of aging. Your senior loved one could have overactive bladder or another medical condition that is causing their incontinence. If the problem is due to a medical issue there could be medications that can help your senior loved one. The condition may even be a side effect of medications that your senior loved one is taking for another condition.
It’s important for seniors to discuss incontinence with their doctor to make sure that the doctor rules out a medical cause. Your senior parent’s doctor may also have other suggestions for how your senior loved one can manage their incontinence.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Personal Care at Home in Joplin, MO please contact the caring staff at Adelmo Family Care today at (417) 206-4576.
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