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worst Fears - the catheter is an external and just lays on the outside - just so you know it is not inserted. It is a little cushioned skinny pad like device that just sitting in front of the area and collects the urine. No nurse training or anything involved - it’s all external and just lays in front. :)
Hello Worstfears, I use Tena stretch briefs for my Mom at night. Once you get positioning correct which just takes practice the tabs are so much easier. I order from Amazon.
I get Prevail Nu-Fit with tabs from Byram HealthCare. I do use a insert for added protection during the night. Works very well. Difficult to find in stores so we have them delivered.
I always used an absorbent pad under my Husband. I really did not worry about the absorbency of the tab brief as I was changing him every 2 hours wet or dry. (I was changing his position so changing him and checking skin was done at the same time.) I did have a VERY good absorbent pad, a washable one larger and much more absorbent than the disposable ones. And since he was in a Hospital bed the mattress was easy to wipe down. (also the tab briefs were supplied by Hospice so I personally was not purchasing them, if I were I might have been more concerned about how many I was using) there are absorbent pads that can be placed inside a tab brief that can help with any leaks. Many of the companies that mail out incontinence supplies will willingly send you samples.
Side note it does no good to "double up" on the briefs as there is a fluid resistant layer that will prevent absorption of excess fluid to the outer one.
When I was in the hospital preparing to bring mom home 2 years ago my friend just ran some errands for me and grabbed some stuff to start trying and to this day I still use the same items.
I use the Walmart equate brand “Assurance stretch brief” large (orange packaging) with a Walgreens “Certainity” brand overnight pad inside. I also use the medline extra absorb pads on the bed. By far the best thing we have is the Liberator Medical external catheter. It is called the “purewick”. Google it - Medicare has just started covering it. They will supply you the small pump with the wicks and it keeps about 90-98% of the urine off mom and into the canister. Even if you only use it for overnights. Mom uses it whenever she is in bed. It has kept her from bedsores and protected her skin and then the small amounts that are not caught in the vacuum are the absorbed by the depends. I paid for this product for over 2 years and it was quite expensive BUT also worth it!! In February they finally got it approved by Medicare. I promise you it will be a lifesaver for you and less hours cleaning and for Mom and her skin. 🌈
Thank you- I believe catheter is the next step- just needed a suggestion for the briefs ,as my sister cant lift her and believe the tabbed will be much easier, Everyday something new,,,Again thanks
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
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.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I really did not worry about the absorbency of the tab brief as I was changing him every 2 hours wet or dry. (I was changing his position so changing him and checking skin was done at the same time.)
I did have a VERY good absorbent pad, a washable one larger and much more absorbent than the disposable ones. And since he was in a Hospital bed the mattress was easy to wipe down. (also the tab briefs were supplied by Hospice so I personally was not purchasing them, if I were I might have been more concerned about how many I was using)
there are absorbent pads that can be placed inside a tab brief that can help with any leaks.
Many of the companies that mail out incontinence supplies will willingly send you samples.
Side note it does no good to "double up" on the briefs as there is a fluid resistant layer that will prevent absorption of excess fluid to the outer one.
I use the Walmart equate brand “Assurance stretch brief” large (orange packaging) with a Walgreens “Certainity” brand overnight pad inside.
I also use the medline extra absorb pads on the bed.
By far the best thing we have is the Liberator Medical external catheter. It is called the “purewick”. Google it - Medicare has just started covering it. They will supply you the small pump with the wicks and it keeps about 90-98% of the urine off mom and into the canister. Even if you only use it for overnights. Mom uses it whenever she is in bed. It has kept her from bedsores and protected her skin and then the small amounts that are not caught in the vacuum are the absorbed by the depends.
I paid for this product for over 2 years and it was quite expensive BUT also worth it!! In February they finally got it approved by Medicare. I promise you it will be a lifesaver for you and less hours cleaning and for Mom and her skin. 🌈