My mom just moved in with us. She poops her pants sometimes, not sure how often since she just moved in with us, but I know she has had issues with this for awhile. I have no idea what kind of diaper she should use, or would a diaper pad suffice? She has very poor personal hygience, so my concern is a full diaper would be too much work for her to mess with daily. Any suggestions?
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I found Walgreens still has a unisex white color pull up however mom wets herself more than poos so not sure how it would handle #2
Most of the folks at mom's facility don't wear pull ups as staff prefers the wrap around kind like a baby diaper as it is more secure and easier to change
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You will find lots of practical guidance and advice on the manufacturers' own websites. No need to be cynical about their just wanting to sell more pads, because it's in their interest for their customers to find the best, most comfortable and effective, products for their individual needs.
You may also find that your GP can put you in touch with a specialist Continence Care nurse who can help you with all of the related stuff too, such as skin integrity and maintaining good hygiene. It's best to get firmly to grips with all of this early on, then you'll have a much better chance of avoiding (even) more serious problems like u.t.i.'s and pressure sores further down the line.
Best of luck with it, and please let us know how you're doing.