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working with incontinence

M5M
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DH is beginning to have wetting issues…he goes to toilet but it takes him forever to pee, then after he finishes there is wet all over his pants. I think this is age as much as Alz, but hate for him to be out on public and visible. I believe there are pads to put in his underwear, looking for suggestions and brands, please.

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  • Rick4407
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    edited October 2024

    Throw away all his underwear and replace them with pads/briefs. The grocery store or drug store has lots to chose from. I used Depends for my DW.

  • Iris L.
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    Taking forever to pee=check the prostate.

    Iris

  • M5M
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    Ah, yes, thanks for the reminder.

  • SDianeL
    SDianeL Member Posts: 1,230
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    they also forget how to unzip or pull down their pants. You may need to assist.

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