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Incontinent Pads Have You Covered

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Chances are, if you suffer from incontinence you will need to use incontinent pads. Incontinent pads are preferred over other incontinence products by many people for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the advantages of using incontinent pads:

Discreetness
Incontinent pads can be worn under virtually any type of clothing with no one the wiser. They can be worn with shorts, pants and dresses without leaving any tell-tale lines.

Disposability
Incontinent pads are small and therefore can be disposed of easily. Other bulkier products may be more difficult to dispose of.

Affordability
Incontinent pads are less expensive than full briefs; for this reason, many people choose pads rather than incontinent pants.

Absorbency
Incontinent pads are every bit as absorbent as other incontinence products. They are designed to hold large amounts of fluid at their core.

Comfort
Incontinent pads are comfortable to wear. Some people prefer to wear pads with regular underwear instead of wearing incontinence pants. Incontinent pads are designed to fit your natural contours without a lot of bulkiness. Pads are designed for both women and men to absorb urine where it is most concentrated, at the front for men and in the middle and back for women.

Freedom
Incontinent pads can be easily and discreetly carried in a purse or bag, giving you the freedom to live your life as normally as possible without having to carry around bigger and bulkier incontinence products.

Incontinent pads come in various absorbencies and styles to meet your needs and lifestyle. They are discreet and can be used anywhere and any time. Choosing the right incontinent pad is simple. All you need to know is how many you will require per day, and how absorbent your incontinence products need to be. Need help in choosing the right pad for you? No problem. Call our free advice line, and our incontinence advisor will be happy to help you choose a suitable product for your needs.

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What to Look For in Faecal Incontinence Products

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

If you suffer from faecal incontinence, you will need appropriate absorbency from your incontinence products. You will also likely need a comfortable fit. Most of all, you will want to feel secure in the knowledge that the product you choose will offer security and discretion.

Faecal incontinence is estimated to affect approximately 2% of the population, with more women than men being affected. The social stigma associated with faecal incontinence means that the condition causes embarrassment for the individuals who experience loss of bowel control. However, incontinence products have come a long way, and people who suffer from faecal incontinence can rest assured that there are faecal incontinence products that can allow them to live their lives to the fullest.

Tena incontinence products are known world wide for their supreme comfort and absorbency, even in cases of faecal incontinence. Many people who suffer from faecal incontinence choose to use Tena’s disposable all-in-one incontinence pads. These pads offer many advantages, such as an elastic, comfortable waistband, the ultimate in absorbency and curved leg bands to prevent leakage. They are made of a breathable material that allows air to circulate, protecting the skin. They also have a rustle-free backing for added discreetness. Being disposable, they can simply be discarded when soiled. These faecal incontinence products are popular due to the comfort and security they offer.

DryForLife is proud to include Tena products in their line of superior faecal incontinence products. DryForLife offers decades of personalized service and quality products at an affordable price. Best of all, DryForLife offers an invaluable service to their customers, store-to-door delivery, saving you the hassle of shopping for your faecal incontinence products. To learn more about the products offered by DryForLife, including Tena products, visit online at www.dryforlife.co.uk and see for yourself the difference that quality makes.

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How to Choose the Right Incontinent Products

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

There is often a lot of trial and error that goes into choosing the right incontinent products. After all, you want to be sure that your incontinent products do what you need them to do, at a cost that won’t stress your wallet. The following are some factors you may want to consider when choosing incontinent products:
What level of protection do I need?
It is important to consider how much protection you require. For example, are you constantly wet, or do you suffer from mild incontinence only when you cough or sneeze? Here’s a breakdown of incontinence levels.
Level 1 (Light or Mild Incontinence) – This type of incontinence is often the result of stress on the bladder (stress incontinence). It often occurs with sneezing, coughing or lifting a heavy object. Level 1 incontinence involves only small losses of urine or drops of urine associated with the activities mentioned.
Level 2 (Moderate Incontinence) – This level of incontinence includes losing the partial contents of your bladder, but not the entire amount. Moderate incontinence often occurs with overflow incontinence or urge incontinence.
Level 3 (Heavy Incontinence) – Most people with heavy incontinence have little control over their bladders. They may experience urine loss at night and their bladder may empty completely without warning.
Level 4 (Severe Incontinence) – People with severe incontinence may have other medical conditions, suffer from heavy incontinence and may also suffer from bowel incontinence.
Washable or Disposable?
Another important factor to consider is whether to choose washable or disposable incontinent products. Disposable incontinent products are simply disposed of after use, which many people find more convenient. Washable incontinent products require rinsing and washing, and although they may be more cost effective, many people do not want the hassle involved in constant laundering.
Absorbency
Absorbency can be used as a guide to help you choose an incontinent product. If you discover that the incontinent product you are using is not absorbent enough, you can simply try a product with a higher absorbency.
These guidelines can help you choose the DryForLife incontinence product that is just right for you. If you are still unsure of which product to choose, you can call us for free advice over the telephone, or email us if you prefer.
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What Qualities Do You Look For in Incontinence Supplies?

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

There are many qualities that may make certain incontinence supplies attractive to you. These qualities are quite universal and might include the following:
Comfort – If you have a need to wear incontinence products, chances are that comfort is high on your list of priorities when choosing incontinence supplies. Incontinence supplies should be made of materials that are soft against the skin and absorb moisture efficiently and effectively. Cheaper brands of incontinence products may save you money, but may be less comfortable to wear, especially if you wear incontinence products “around the clock”.
Absorbency – You need to be able to trust that the incontinence supplies you choose perform as advertised; that is, that they are as absorbent as they say there are. Some products priced lower may not absorb leakage as effectively as they should, leaving you less than satisfied when clothing or furniture becomes wet.
Cos t – The cost of incontinence supplies is an issue for many people. Choosing incontinence supplies should not come at a price that means you have to “go without” in other areas. Cost effective incontinence supplies should be absorbent enough that you are not forced to change them too frequently, but should also not be so expensive that you feel as though you are being extravagant if you change them when necessary. Purchasing well made and high quality incontinence supplies should come at an affordable price, and you should not have to substitute quality for affordability.
Variety – Incontinence supplies come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles to suit a wide variety of need. One size does NOT fit all, especially when it comes to incontinence products. You want to be able to choose from different styles to suit your lifestyle, wardrobe and activity level.
Accessibility – You may choose an incontinence product based on its availability. For example, many people prefer to have their incontinence supplies shipped directly to their door, so that they always have a ready supply of products available, and they are not forced to shop in a store for products that they need that very day. This quality may be very important to someone who is not able to get about easily. Others may simply prefer the discreetness that a service such as home delivery provides.
Regardless of which of these qualities is most important to you, DryForLife has you covered! With many varieties of incontinence supplies to choose from, our product line is affordable. Our products offer superb comfort and absorbency. Best of all, you can have your incontinence supplies sent directly to your home, saving you the hassle of having to shop for them in the store. DryForLife welcomes your business, and we believe in treating our customers like family.
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Incontinence Aids You Can’t Live Without

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Although it may sound strange to think that you simply can’t live without your favorite incontinence supplies, if you suffer from incontinence, then you know truer words have never been spoken! There are certain incontinence aids that can make living with incontinence much more pleasant and tolerable.

Incontinence pads are a must-have item. Don’t leave home without them! They are discreet, and they can be carried easily in your bag and easily disposed of. Whether you suffer from the occasional leakage of urine or whether you experience almost constant leakage, these incontinence aids will make life easier.

Mattress covers are another incontinence aid that can help you get a good night’s sleep free from worry that you may have an accident and soil your mattress. Mattress covers provide comfortable and absorbent protection to guard against damage to your mattress. Because mattresses are expensive to replace, you will want to be sure that your mattress is fully protected.

Hygienic wet wipes are another item that you won’t want to be without if you suffer from incontinence. These moist wipes are perfect for cleansing and freshening your skin between pad changes. They are single use and can be easily discarded in any trash receptacle after being used. These wipes contain aloe vera, which can protect and prevent skin irritation caused by the dampness of urine on your skin.

Other incontinence aids that you may appreciate are disposable incontinence pants. Disposable incontinence pants are comfortable to wear, can be disposed of after use instead of washed and may be more discreet under certain types of clothing. Disposable incontinence pants look and fit just like normal underwear.

To view more must-have incontinence aids, visit our full line of incontinence products. Dry for Life is committed to providing customers with many choices in incontinence aids at competitive prices. Your incontinence aids can be delivered right to your door at no added expense, saving you the hassle of shopping in the store.

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Urge Incontinence in Women Increases the Chance of Injury

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

With age comes wisdom and also comes an increased chance of injury. The chance of developing urinary incontinence increases as a women crests sixty. Urge incontinence, in particular, will occur in up to 40% of women in this age group. Since urge incontinence in women manifests itself as a sudden spasm of the bladder accompanied by an urgent need to urinate, it is credited with increasing the incidence of falls resulting in injury in this same segment of the population.

Falling is problematic in the elderly anyway. Add to this predisposition for injury an affliction whose symptoms causes a woman to rush to the bathroom to avoid having an accident, and you have a recipe for disaster. By the age of 65 every third woman can expect some sort of injury from a fall. The most prevalent cause of hospital trauma admissions, fracturing a bone in a fall, is frequently the beginning of the end for an older woman. This one mishap can change their lives permanently. Consider an older woman falling and fracturing her hip, preventing her from being able to live on her own ever again.

When you consider the symptoms of urge incontinence in this light, these symptoms take on an ominous tone. An overpowering urgency to get to the restroom to avoid having an accident can lead to a careless and life changing accident when urgency overrides safety. This hurried compulsion to get to the bathroom immediately opens an older woman up for slipping, tripping and falling, especially when rushing to the bathroom at night. Over half of these treacherous falls happen in the safety of a woman’s own home.

By identifying the cause of the urge incontinence and remedying the situation, there is a good chance that a woman can avoid falling and suffering a debilitating fracture. Unfortunately many women do not discuss their incontinence problems with their doctor, so they never even seek treatment. Sometimes embarrassment is the cause for this omission, and other times an older woman simply assumes that the incontinence is just a normal side effect of ageing and nothing can be done about it. Depending on the cause of urge incontinence in women there are a number of different ways to go about treating it ranging from biofeedback to medication to surgery.

In studies that measure the relationship between the increase in harmful falls among women suffering from incontinence versus women who are not suffering from incontinence, the former group were about 25% more likely to take a spill. Urge incontinence poses the greatest risk for an elderly woman falling, while there was not increased risk for women suffering from stress incontinence. Of the group of women that do take a tumble, about a third of them will suffer a fracture.

Falling is already a serious health issue for elderly women, and urge incontinence in women just exacerbates the situation. So if you or a loved one over the age of 65 are suffering from urge incontinence marked by a sudden and urgent need to urinate, discuss the problem with your doctor, and together you can come up with a cure or a safe management solution for your problem. Using good quality incontinence products or adding a bedside commode next to the bed can help mitigate the chances of falling and sustaining serious injury. Removing the urgency from urge incontinence, helps keep elderly women healthy and safe even if the situation is chronic.

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Disposable Incontinence Products Help with Odour Issues

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

If you are managing an adult incontinence condition, you are all too well aware of the problems of staying comfortable and dry. You may also find that while reusable, washable incontinence products are generally a little easier on the pocketbook, disposable incontinence products frequently work better for managing dryness. The convenience of being able to swap out a soiled incontinence pad for a new one is much quicker and easier than removing and replacing soiled pants.

Being able to refresh yourself quickly with a minimum of fuss helps you to stay mobile and active. One of the sad, side effects of adult incontinence is that it tends to isolate a person from their friends and even family. Fears of having a public accident or embarrassing odour can cause a person to purposely withdraw from social activities that they once loved. While you cannot make your incontinence problem go away, you can do the next best thing, and that is to manage it.

By trying many different incontinence products you can determine which ones work best for you. If you live an active lifestyle, you will very likely use several different types of products depending on your activity. For example, you may choose to wear a washable incontinence pant for a workout at the gym, because you will be washing all of your workout clothes anyway. Then you may prefer a disposable incontinence pad for your day at work for quick and easy cleanup.

While you can find hygiene sprays to help with odour control, you can also help the situation by naturally reducing the amount of odour in your urine, and here are some ideas that may help. Always start with a thorough physical examination, which will make sure that you do not have any infection building in your bladder causing an unpleasant odour in the urine. Then be aware of what you are eating, because many foods like coffee, tuna fish, asparagus, onions or garlic can pass their unique scent on to your urine. Oftentimes when a person suffers from incontinence they tend to limit their fluid intake hoping to curtail their fluid output, however you always want to make sure that you drink plenty of fluids. By staying properly hydrated you keep your urine from becoming too concentrated, which also helps manage odour. Then there are foods like cranberry juice, which increase the acidity of the urine helping to reduce any odour naturally.

So as you are managing your incontinence problem, you can set yourself up to stay engaged and active without having to worry about embarrassing odour or accidents. Using reusable and disposable incontinence products that help to contain leakage, keep skin dry and have odour control helps you to carry on as usual. Incontinence products that keep any odour from forming coupled with managing your diet can really help you to continue living as you did before your incontinence problems began. At DryForLife we are happy to supply you with a sample pack of products for you to try for free, so that you can find the products that best work for you and your lifestyle.

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Waterproof Mattress Protection Help Manage Nocturnal Enuresis

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Sometimes nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, does not go away. The problem is never solved, and the exact cause is never identified. When this happens, at some point a person accepts the possibility of forever while continuing to hope for a cure. When a child is still young they do not grasp the social stigma that accompanies wearing a diaper to bed, but by the time they are a young teen, they are all too aware of the embarrassment of the situation and the need for some sort or waterproof mattress protection.

It is interesting that humans are not ashamed to wear glasses or hearing aids, but wearing a diaper to bed is something to be pitied or, worse yet, ridiculed. In very young children bedwetting is extremely common, and every child develops at their own rate when it comes to just about everything including walking, talking and continence. Because toilet training usually happens at such an early age, we naturally relate the need for bedwetting protection to very small children or babies.

However, for some people, bedwetting remains an issue for their entire lives. It is not a choice; it is a symptom, even when the underlying cause remains a mystery. If parents try everything that their doctor recommends, and still their child continues to have bedwetting problems, then it is simply a practical decision for them to use some sort or waterproof mattress protection. Whether it is having the child continue to wear a diaper or using protective mattress covers or both, at some point the issue begins to take on the mantle of maintenance rather that of a cure.

After putting a child through all of the treatments and cures to help curtail bedwetting like alarms, limiting fluid intake and various medications, when nothing is working, there is a point where learning to live with this condition is far preferable to waking up every morning drenched from a nocturnal accident. While bedwetting is generally accepted behavior for the very young or the very old, there are also certain conditions that cause otherwise healthy children to battle nocturnal enuresis. For some people, it simply becomes a disease that has to be managed like any other physical impairment.

Nocturnal enuresis is a health problem, and it cannot always be cured. Sometimes it simply must be managed, and that is when the need for quality incontinence care products becomes important. Whether it is waterproof mattress protection, pants or pads, having the right incontinence products can help to take some of the stress out of dealing with this problem. At DryForLife we have been helping our customers successfully deal with incontinence issues for over forty years.

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Incontinence Underwear for Men Help when Recovering from Prostate Surgery

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Urinary incontinence in men can be caused by a number of different factors, and the likelihood of incontinence increases as a man ages. One of the things that happens as a man ages is that his prostate begins to enlarge, and it may require that he use incontinence underwear for men for a time to help manage his situation. As the prostate becomes enlarged it interferes with the proper functioning of the urinary tract, and that is how the prostate contributes to men’s incontinence.

The prostate is about the size and shape of a walnut, and it is sandwiched in between the penis and the bladder with the urethra running right through it. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. During a man’s reproductive process the prostate releases a fluid that is nourishing and protective to sperm. Around the age of 50 most men’s prostate glands begin to enlarge causing a condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), which manifests itself as difficulty urinating.

To treat an enlarged prostate medication or surgery are the normal course of treatment. Alpha-blockers, which relax the muscles around the urethra, help to allow the urine to pass freely through the urethra. Another medication, which is sometimes used to treat this condition, is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, which reduce DHT, a type of testosterone, causing the prostate to shrink relieving pressure on the urethra. If medication does not solve the problem, then some men may need surgery to improve their symptoms, however one of the risks of surgery is that a man may be left dealing with urinary incontinence.

Another problem that can occur with the prostate is cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer found in men, next to skin cancer, and it is highly treatable using chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Surgery for prostate cancer is called a prostatectomy, which removes the entire prostate with the hopes of removing all of the cancer cells with it. When radiation is warranted, it kills all of the cancer cells in the prostate and minimizes damage to surrounding healthy cells. Other solutions that attempt to kill cancer cells and minimize damage to healthy cells are radioactive seed implants, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, hormone therapy and various clinical trials.

Unfortunately all of these treatments have the risk of urinary incontinence for at least several months after the treatment has ended. However, in the grand scheme of things, if you have cancer, it is much better to be cancer free and deal with the inconvenience of incontinence for a time than the alternative. There are many different incontinence products that are available to help manage your incontinence symptoms as you find your way back to good health including incontinence underwear for men and protective mattress covers. At DryForLife we are happy to discreetly answer any questions that you may have regarding the best products to help manage your situation.

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More About Mens Incontinence

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Urinary incontinence happens in both men and women, and it becomes increasingly common with advancing age. Incontinence itself, which is the accidental release of urine, is not a disease. Rather it is a symptom, and the problems that cause mens incontinence can be very different than the causes for women.

Since the urinary tract is very different for a man than it is for a woman, it only makes sense that many of the causes for incontinence would be different as well. The form and function of the bladder is essentially the same for a woman and a man, however the urethra, which is the tube that leads from the bladder, down through the prostate gland, traveling through the penis and finally reaching the outside of the body, is where there are distinct anatomical differences.

Generally any problem with the bladder itself is largely the same between the sexes. For example, when the bladder contracts prematurely or too forcefully; if surrounding muscles are weak or injured; or if the bladder does not empty completely incontinence can occur, and these same problems may happen to women and men. However, as problems move to the the area of the urethra, these incontinence issues become more gender specific.

While urinary incontinence is certainly more commonly found in older men, it is not necessarily restricted to older men. Incontinence can be a chronic problem, or it can be a short lived problem, and there are several different types of incontinence. Stress incontinence generally happens when you put pressure on your bladder such as with a cough or sneeze. Urge incontinence happens when the bladder prematurely contracts not leaving time to reach the bathroom. Overflow incontinence happens when bladder muscles are weak so that the bladder does not fully empty. This problem can be exacerbated by an enlarged prostate that then partially blocks the urethra.

Most often the symptoms of urinary incontinence manifest themselves as urine leaking from the bladder, but they can differ slightly depending on the incontinence’s cause. With stress incontinence this leak can occur when you strain to lift a heavy object or simply sneeze. With urge incontinence, you experience the sudden urge to urinate, and you cannot reach a toilet in time. With overflow incontinence you always feel like you need to go to the bathroom, but when you go only a small amount of urine is released and continues to dribble.

Your health care professional can help determine the cause of mens incontinence, and as you are working through your treatments, it is important to use quality incontinence products. At DryForLife we are ready to assist with answers to your questions, and we can provide you with the best mix of incontinence management products to support your lifestyle.

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