Where to get incontinence supplies?

It really is hard, isn't it?

Would he qualify for Medicaid? They provide the supplies at no cost.

I was in a thrift store recently and saw such supplies for sale. Not a lot, but any savings helps. If you have thrift stores near you or on a frequent route, check them out often. I understand that food banks sometimes have these supplies, too.

Ordering in large quantities online can offer some savings. Others here who have done that will probably be along to suggest specific sources.

For the mattress protection, I use "doggie training pads" under the sheets. Must wash sheets often but mattress is protected. Also, I buy the "diapers" ( I call them Jockey Shorts) at Sam's under their brand. Much better pricing ( about 1/2) than in drug stores, etc.

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Just thought of something for nightime. Have you ever considered a condom catheter? It works well for men if they dont move around alot at night. The condom attaches to a long tube and cath bag. This worked well for a client of mine. In the morning you just remove and empty bag. This would save night time depends and if his doc ordered it the supplies should be covered under insurance. I dont know if he is on medicare or not but they cover the supplies.

Watch for sales, of course. Many times store brands (or name brands ,though they are more expensive to start) are BO/get one at 50 percent. Use a heavy pad inside a pull-up and only change what's wet. You can buy washable padded cotton pants (Wearever incontinence panties on Amazon 13.95 or, to save shipping, directly from the company) and use a heavy pad inside inside, again changing what's wet. You'll need several pairs, of course. Good luck!

I bought them for my husband at Kroger and Target. It may not have been the best price out there, but it was convenient and the price was better than having the assisted living facility supply "hospital grade" at what they claimed was a a good buy. When he went into hospice care, all supplies were paid for through Medicare.

Bringing your husband to the toilet on a regular basis may reduce the accidents and the use of these products. Each time you can get him to use the toilet, is one less product use. Good ideas above. The food pantry near me has these products.

I feel for you they can be a big expense but here is what I have found. Costso and Sams club are much cheaper and provide same quality as name brands. For example a large 60 count at Sams is under 30.00. Also for more savings try and buy womans sanitary pads real cheep old fashion kind and put inside depends that way you can just change the pad and not the depend everytime he has an accident. For the bed get washable pads use two one on top of sheet one under sheet, this will save you alot and these pads can be used on chairs, couch etc... Wipes are much cheeper at Sams also. Does your husband qualify for hospice? If he does they pay for supplies. Do a search for a freecycle group in your area they are all over the country and people post things they no longer want on those sites. You can also post an in search of on the site you may get donations. Another source i have found is estate sales. If you search estate sales dot net they will show sales in your area. You can email they company running the sale and ask if they have any that way you dont waste your time going for nothing. Hope these suggestions help.

Dont use HDIS they are very expensive compared to other stores. Also I just thought CVS has some great sales so watch their ads and local senior centers may get donations.

Check your local Aging Service Access Point sometimes people donate them to those agencies.

A local church started a diaper bank in my county and has grown - serves infants through seniors. Check to see if there are any in your area.