When we think diapers, we think babies. Yet for years now there has been a greater demand in the market for adult diapers. These diapers have made life much easier for the elderly. We at Stay Sure take a look at why this is so and what the advantages are of wearing adult diapers.
Incontinence is perhaps the biggest reason for people to wear diapers. As we grow older we tend to lose control of our various bodily functions. Adult diapers allow people suffering from incontinence to continue with their daily activities unhampered and without embarrassment.
It also gives people a sense of security. Knowing that one can get through a lunch party without soiling oneself is a relaxing thought. Along with security comes confidence. An elderly person may sit through an annual company meeting and be completely focused on the work at hand, instead of worrying about having an accident.
Sometimes people don’t have the option of getting up and walking to the washroom. These people are immobile for whatever reasons (They may be physically handicapped or bed-ridden due to injury or illness). Adult diapers help them avoid having to depend on others to escort them to the washroom each time. They also help prevent bed-sores and rashes which can be a huge problem for someone who is bed-ridden.
Bed-wetting is a common problem amongst many adults with medical conditions. Wearing a diaper allows people to sleep well and get their rest.
Adult diapers are also useful for people who suffer from extreme diarrhea. Diarrhea is accompanied by dehydration and exhaustion. Wearing a diaper saves a patients energy and helps them regain strength sooner.
For patients with mental health issues or memory issues, adult diapers are extremely useful. Often these people may not even realize their need to go to the bathroom. In such cases adult diapers can help.
Adult diapers can be extremely useful for travelling senior citizens. Finding a clean restroom is quite a challenge for anybody when on a trip. Also long-distance travel can be quite exhausting and waiting in a long line after a train or flight may be too difficult for an elderly person. Adult diapers allow them to continue to travel and see the world.
Another benefit of using adult diapers is that it makes incontinence easier to handle both in terms of effort and cost. Without diapers, stains on clothes and furniture would need constant cleaning and replacing. Adult diapers also do not have any side effects. This is something we often tend to overlook. Almost all medication and medical procedures have some sort of side-effect, but if a problem can be controlled by using diapers, it is a far better option.
Diapers aren’t just used by the elderly anymore. They are used by professionals whose work does not allow them sufficient time for bathroom breaks. Assembly-line workers, security guards, long-distance truckers and even astronauts use adult diapers. That apart some women also choose to wear them during pregnancy.
Adult diapers now come in a variety of sizes and designs for different uses. They have also evolved in design to such an extent that often people forget that they are wearing a diaper. Adult diapers have made illness much easier to handle both for the patient and the caregiver. As you have seen, there are plenty of advantages of wearing adult diapers.
At Stay Sure we have both regular diapers and diaper pants. We also have all sizes in packaging from 2 diapers a pack right to 10 diapers a pack. So no matter what your need, budget or comfort level is, you can rest assured that Stay Sure will have the right adult diapers for you.