Aug 13 2010 02:46 AM
My grandfather is not completely incontinent but sometimes has trouble making it to the bathroom for BM's. He used to have some Depends Guards for Men after he had prostate cancer but that is the extent of the protection he's tried and his Plain White Hanes Briefs are completely inadequate for his messes or the occasional urine leakage; but he refuses to buy any protection even though we (family) try to convince him to. How do you think we should present this to him (very discreetly) about this problem and how could we go about getting him to try something like the Depends Pull Ups? How discreet are the samples because, say if one of us sent one to their house, would he be able to tell that we sent it? Would these pull ups be adequate for the occasional but heavy diarrhea and/or pee accident; or would we need some of the Maximum protection diapers or some boosters?
Thanks for any input!
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 Wyatt_97 Member since: 8/13/10 |
Touchy Situation |
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RE: Touchy Situation
Aug 16 2010 11:27 AM As a nurse of 35 years and caregiver for my husband who is incontinent, I have faced this issue many many times. Sometimes it helps if you have a strong male in the family who will just face it head on and get it over with. He can let him know it is embarrassing for the women to have to deal with, and that many, many people wear Depends. Sometimes it works to offer a privilege or special treat-a ride out with a grandson to get a milkshake as a trade off if that is an option. Best wishes, and blessings on your journey. |
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