I’m at the beginning of this part of the long journey. Just 2 accidents so far, but need to get in some supplies. What men’s items should I look for? How do you convince your hubby he has these issues when he denies he does!
Absorbent leakproof pads made of quilted fabric on the person side and a moisture resistant shield on the bed side. The good ones are easy to launder and use again and again so they don't have that 'hospital visit' feel. As for briefs, high-quality disposable pull-ons, e.g. Depends, have the look and feel of regular jockey briefs (they look like Speedos, not 'diapers'). The explanation to the person can be that the disposables prevent skin problems by keeping them clean and dry. Prescription medications such as Finasteride and Tamsulosin help control the urinary side (one addresses urge incontinence and the other addresses flow) but that requires input from a primary care doc or a urologist. As for the other side, remedies include diet adjustments, (which the two of you can do so he doesn't think it's just him) and a laxative regimen to establish a regular cycle. I hope this helps. It's an incremental process, not a quick fix and the psychological adjustment is a key part of it.
Gee, I thought you would get many more comments! I'm back to add that since he is in denial you need to plan for lots of accidents, so make sure you have absorbent leak proof pads for your furniture and bed, as well as a moisture proof mattress cover! Sometimes people balk at the price but the cost is much less than the cost of ruined furniture. Check out the site products page https://www.agingcare.com/products
The men's Depends pull up incontinence underwear work great to start. If needed you can always put a Kotex type pad(I can never remember the name of those pads but they're made for men)in the front of the Depends to soak up more pee. You may just have to get rid of all of your husbands old underwear and replace them with the Depends. And just call them his new underwear. That's what I had to do with my husband. You can also take him to his urologist as there are many bladder spasm medications that may work for his incontinence. A urologist can also put Botox into his bladder to calm it down if necessary. Best wishes to you and hubby.
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https://www.agingcare.com/products
You can also take him to his urologist as there are many bladder spasm medications that may work for his incontinence. A urologist can also put Botox into his bladder to calm it down if necessary.
Best wishes to you and hubby.