Incontinence aids

There may come a stage where the elderly person in your care cannot use the toilet at all. In this case, you need to take action to deal with the consequences. There are ways to help them feel more comfortable at the same time as protecting items such as clothes and bedding. There are various products available to deal with incontinence including:

Waterproof bedding Mattresses are difficult to clean at the best of times, but you can protect the mattress with a waterproof cover. You can also buy protective duvet covers and pillowcases. You should make sure that the elderly person's skin does not come in contact with the mattress protector as this can cause sores.
Absorbent under-sheets Special under-sheets are available for beds and chair beds which enable an elderly person to lie or sit on a dry surface.
Incontinence pads and pants These pads are a bit like nappies and can be worn day and night, or during the night only. They will keep the elderly person's skin dry, but they are also highly absorbent. You need to watch for chaffing and change the pads regularly.