How To Prepare for Incontinence

Incontinence can affect both men and women at any age. It causes sudden urges and runs to the bathroom, but with a little preparation, your worries when traveling or working with incontinence can be much easier to handle. Many options exist for people with incontinence, so do your research and find out which ones work best for you. There is no reason incontinence should interfere with your life.

Things You'll Need

• Incontinence briefs or pads
• Adult diapers
• Plastic pants
• Handi-wipes
• Plastic sheets
• Waterproof mattress cover

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Instructions

• 1

  Keep track of how often incontinence affects you. If you have accidents more than once a week, then you probably have some form of incontinence and need to consult your doctor and prepare yourself to deal with it.

• 2

  Talk to your doctor about the problems you have been having and how often you are having accidents.

• 3

  Try out various brands of adult diapers and pads to determine which you prefer. Purchase online through companies like diapers.com to provide some anonymity if you are shy about buying the items in a store.

• 4

  Stock up on your favorite products. Hide them in various places in your life (in your purse, your car, your bathroom and at your office) so no matter when an accident happens, you will be prepared.

• 5

  Keep plenty of handi-wipes around to help clean up and prevent the odor after an accident.

• 6

  Put a waterproof mattress cover on your bed. You can also use plastic sheets if necessary.