| Incontinence is something that many people face as | | | | Diapers that are not disposable may require the use of |
| they move toward their older years. Bladder control | | | | plastic pants. This helps the cloth diaper stay in place. |
| issues can cause a number of conditions such as urge | | | | Some find the plastic pants and cloth diapers |
| incontinence or stress incontinence, which require | | | | cumbersome and difficult to use in a typical day. With |
| management with adult diapers. There are advantages | | | | cloth diapers, the cloth diaper will have to be removed |
| to using adult diapers to control the effects of these | | | | when it becomes wet. A cloth diaper is not disposed |
| problems. | | | | of which may present a problem in a work |
| One of the advantages of disposable adult diapers is | | | | environment. For those who are outside of the home |
| their disposability. These diapers do not have to be | | | | for long periods of time, disposable adult diapers may |
| washed and dried, but instead can be thrown away in | | | | make the best sense. |
| the same way as a child's diaper. These diapers | | | | There are a number of reasons for incontinence. |
| absorb urine and prevent the skin from becoming | | | | Bladder issues, anatomical abnormalities, or weakened |
| irritated. A disposable diaper must be changed as soon | | | | bladder muscle with old age are all reasons. |
| as it becomes wet, but they are capable of holding | | | | Medications and physical therapy may be used to |
| more fluid than cloth diapers. | | | | treat the condition, but an adult diaper must be used |
| A disposable diaper can be purchased with different | | | | for protection until the treatment begins to work. There |
| absorbency ratings. Someone with a light incontinence | | | | is no guarantee that a patient will recover lost muscle |
| problem can choose a product that is less bulky but | | | | weakness in the bladder or that anatomical |
| lower in absorbency to handle occasional incontinence | | | | abnormalities can be cured, but pads and adult diapers |
| situations. The consumer can also find varying sizes of | | | | can always help to manage the problem and provide a |
| adult diapers to fit virtually any size. | | | | sanitary and hygienic approach to urinary issues. |
| An advantage of cloth diapers is the cost savings. For | | | | The type of diaper that you choose depends on your |
| someone who is experiencing frequent bouts during | | | | lifestyle and personal preference. Choose the product |
| the day, disposable diapers can become prohibitively | | | | that is convenient for your home and work situation. |
| expensive. There is a lot more work involved in using | | | | Disposable diapers are the most convenient choice, |
| cloth diapers, but this may be acceptable for those | | | | but may not be appropriate for everyone. Consider the |
| looking for a lower cost option for handling adult | | | | cost, convenience and absorbency when choosing |
| incontinence. | | | | your adult diaper. |