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I found some on Amazon however the cost is extremely high (44 for $80). He’s on Medicare and at an AL with private pay including help from two of his kids. Need to find a cheaper source. Please provide advice.
I buy Tena brand on Amazon for my mother. We are very happy with them. She has sensitive skin. Much less expensive and I cannot find them anywhere else. Not sure on 3X size.
I know in the old days they made cloth diapers for kids. They were white, and would be bleached in the wash to reclean them. It is obviously , much easier to toss the disposable ones, but maybe you could save the money with cloth diapers. There may even be a company that picks up and delivers them weekly???
If he is a vet they will pay for them. It's considered a prescription. My dad gets 4 large packages of adult underwear a month in the mail. They are better than the depends brand.
If he is a veteran, you might look into help from the VA. Our local VFW has a whole handicapped products room full of supplies and equipment that has been donated, mostly by spouses of the deceased.
Also, call around to Thrift Stores in your area too. Our local thrift store has a closet full of donated full packages of various kinds of adult pull-ups and diapers which they sell for $3.00 a pack. (I volunteer there, and am amazed that more folks aren't taking advantage of these.)
Switch to briefs. Adult Diapers with stretchable side tabs. I think you can get a better fit. $80 for 44 is not really an unreasonable cost for Adult diapers. Walmart's Assurance brand and Walgreen's Certainty brand are pretty good products at a lower price. You have to look for the stretch tabs, most products do not have that feature, but it is much more accommodating for size.
Another thing you could try is incontinence pads placed inside regular cloth underwear. Buy boxer briefs in his size, and it doesn't matter the size of the insert, as long as it is sufficient absorbency. If he needs more coverage than those small pads offer, you can get regular adult diapers, cut the side tabs and any excess non-absorbent material, and rather than fasten the diaper, use boxer briefs to hold them in place. The thing is, if he is very active, it will probably slip out of place.
I'm a little concerned that his two kids are helping to pay for his care. I assume you are one of them. I think that's very nice, and you must really like his AL and want to keep him there. If he was moved to a skilled nursing facility, all the incontinence supplies would be provided by the care home. If his funds run out, then he applies for Medicaid assistance, and you no longer contribute to the cost of his care.
If you are able to help pay for his care, that is great! If it becomes a financial strain, then you need to consider whether you are saving enough money for your own future and old age. If you spend everything on him, and he lives another 20 years, what are you going to do when you are in his position?
Definitely go with the tabs when you can. Medical supply companies will have the measurements and they are better than the Depends type of briefs you can get in the store. They hold more. And you can get an insert pad for overnight to put in the tabbed brief. It's also easier to get them on and off. There are all kinds of things for large people now, so a search should return results. Many companies will send you a sample so you can try before you buy. Good luck.
Finding affordable bariatric incontinence products can be challenging, but here are some cost-effective options to consider:
Bulk Buying & Subscription Services: - Websites like Northshore Care Supply, Carewell, and HealthyKin often have better per-unit pricing than Amazon, especially for bariatric sizes - Subscribe & Save programs typically offer 15-20% discounts on recurring orders - Sam's Club and Costco also carry larger sizes at warehouse pricing
Tab-Style vs Pull-Ups: While pull-ups offer dignity and independence, tab-style briefs (like Prevail Bariatric mentioned above) are usually more cost-effective and provide better absorbency for the price. If your dad can manage with assistance during changes, this could significantly reduce costs.
Medicare & Insurance: While standard Medicare doesn't typically cover incontinence supplies, it's worth checking if: - His Medicare Advantage plan includes coverage (some do) - The assisted living facility's contract includes supplies - A doctor's prescription might make them HSA/FSA eligible
Medical Supply Companies: Contact local medical supply stores directly - they often have better pricing than online retailers and may offer delivery. Some work with insurance or offer payment plans.
Financial Assistance: If costs remain challenging, look into: - Local Area Agency on Aging programs - Veterans benefits (if applicable) - Medicaid waiver programs that cover supplies
Comparing per-unit costs across vendors (rather than package prices) will help you find the best deal. Some families also find that combining a good tab-style brief with booster pads extends wear time and reduces overall usage.
Yes Lealonnie! I really like Vitality Medical! They have been very reliable, helpful customer service, and I usually receive shipments in a day or two! And, you can set up Auto-reorders, (subscriptions) giving you a percentage discount and free shipping! I like the Prevail Briefs as well! And the ones with the stretch sides will allow for a custom fit!
Of course your dad will have to pay more for the larger size pull-ups. Perhaps he may have to switch to the tab type adult diapers, as I'm sure they'd be less expensive. And you nor your siblings should be paying one penny towards your dads care as you will all need your monies for when you're older and need it for yourselves. If money is an issue then dad will have to apply for Medicaid. And the upside to that other than you kids not having to spend your money on him will be that Medicaid will cover his diapers as well if deemed necessary by his doctor.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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Also, call around to Thrift Stores in your area too. Our local thrift store has a closet full of donated full packages of various kinds of adult pull-ups and diapers which they sell for $3.00 a pack. (I volunteer there, and am amazed that more folks aren't taking advantage of these.)
Get a full size pad for the mattress.
At least this will help during the times he is in bed.
Unfortunately, companies will take advantage of people having these needs with no alternative. Gena
I think you can get a better fit.
$80 for 44 is not really an unreasonable cost for Adult diapers. Walmart's Assurance brand and Walgreen's Certainty brand are pretty good products at a lower price. You have to look for the stretch tabs, most products do not have that feature, but it is much more accommodating for size.
Another thing you could try is incontinence pads placed inside regular cloth underwear. Buy boxer briefs in his size, and it doesn't matter the size of the insert, as long as it is sufficient absorbency. If he needs more coverage than those small pads offer, you can get regular adult diapers, cut the side tabs and any excess non-absorbent material, and rather than fasten the diaper, use boxer briefs to hold them in place. The thing is, if he is very active, it will probably slip out of place.
I'm a little concerned that his two kids are helping to pay for his care. I assume you are one of them. I think that's very nice, and you must really like his AL and want to keep him there.
If he was moved to a skilled nursing facility, all the incontinence supplies would be provided by the care home. If his funds run out, then he applies for Medicaid assistance, and you no longer contribute to the cost of his care.
If you are able to help pay for his care, that is great! If it becomes a financial strain, then you need to consider whether you are saving enough money for your own future and old age. If you spend everything on him, and he lives another 20 years, what are you going to do when you are in his position?
Bulk Buying & Subscription Services:
- Websites like Northshore Care Supply, Carewell, and HealthyKin often have better per-unit pricing than Amazon, especially for bariatric sizes
- Subscribe & Save programs typically offer 15-20% discounts on recurring orders
- Sam's Club and Costco also carry larger sizes at warehouse pricing
Tab-Style vs Pull-Ups:
While pull-ups offer dignity and independence, tab-style briefs (like Prevail Bariatric mentioned above) are usually more cost-effective and provide better absorbency for the price. If your dad can manage with assistance during changes, this could significantly reduce costs.
Medicare & Insurance:
While standard Medicare doesn't typically cover incontinence supplies, it's worth checking if:
- His Medicare Advantage plan includes coverage (some do)
- The assisted living facility's contract includes supplies
- A doctor's prescription might make them HSA/FSA eligible
Medical Supply Companies:
Contact local medical supply stores directly - they often have better pricing than online retailers and may offer delivery. Some work with insurance or offer payment plans.
Financial Assistance:
If costs remain challenging, look into:
- Local Area Agency on Aging programs
- Veterans benefits (if applicable)
- Medicaid waiver programs that cover supplies
Comparing per-unit costs across vendors (rather than package prices) will help you find the best deal. Some families also find that combining a good tab-style brief with booster pads extends wear time and reduces overall usage.
Prevail Bariatric Briefs w/Tabs - Size A (PV-094), B (PV-017), C (PV-110) | Vitality Medical https://share.google/KShuT4WLDghs01uwi
They fit up to 100" waist in the size C. If you auto ship, they are significantly less.
I really like Vitality Medical! They have been very reliable, helpful customer service, and I usually receive shipments in a day or two!
And, you can set up Auto-reorders, (subscriptions) giving you a percentage discount and free shipping!
I like the Prevail Briefs as well! And the ones with the stretch sides will allow for a custom fit!
And you nor your siblings should be paying one penny towards your dads care as you will all need your monies for when you're older and need it for yourselves.
If money is an issue then dad will have to apply for Medicaid. And the upside to that other than you kids not having to spend your money on him will be that Medicaid will cover his diapers as well if deemed necessary by his doctor.