Incontinence

Ask your GP to refer you to the incontinence district nurses. They will assess you and sort out a prescription for pads to be delivered to your house regularly.

Booster pads should be worn inside an incontinence pull-up pant or all -in -one product. Women should position the pad towards the back for the best protection, whereas men should position the [...]

Don’t put talc or cream on yourself before putting on pads, as it blocks the pores in the top sheet of the pad, and slows down the rate the urine can get into the pad.

The pads are vacuum-packed. So open up the packet and take out the pads 24 hours before needed. Store in a drawer or cupboard. Then spread open a bit before putting on.

The RADAR Key gives you access to disabled toilets. It’s available from public libraries  or Disability UK. You have to pay a small amount for the key but then it’s yours to keep. 

The ‘Just Can’t Wait’ toilet card is a card to use in a shop or café when you just can’t wait to use the toilet. (Find it here)

Try using a toilet that washes and dries you (though they are not perfect).  (Listen to this Dementia Diary by Shelagh Robinson).  

Do not be embarrassed to wear incontinence pads / incontinence knickers.  It is more embarrassing if you wet yourself!