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A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
Glasgow, UK

Hi, can anyone recommend urinary incontinence pads? Is there any make that is better? We are waiting on assessment and paperwork to be done before we can hopefully get them through the nhs.
Thank you

April 10, 2017
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Members shared practical recommendations for managing urinary incontinence, with Tranquility ATN pads frequently mentioned for overnight... Read more

Members shared practical recommendations for managing urinary incontinence, with Tranquility ATN pads frequently mentioned for overnight protection, and several members noting they purchase supplies through HDIS or local stores like Dollar General for better value and absorbency. Many members described trying multiple brands before finding what worked best, with Tena pull-up pants emerging as a popular choice for comfort and dignity, especially when traditional pads felt too uncomfortable or bulky. A recurring theme was the importance of free samples from companies like Depends, automatic delivery services to ease the burden of constant reordering, and creative solutions like condom catheters for men or portable potties to reduce nighttime trips and preserve sleep for both caregivers and loved ones.

A myALZteam Member

dear Kirsten, in boots chemist there are Tena hand mittens and extra large wet wipes, forget their name we use for mum's urinary incontinence, we use the Tena pants and pads. we've a potty- a plastic baking bowl from Tesco so she doesn't have to go upstairs.

May 9, 2017
A myALZteam Member

Thank you

May 1, 2017
A myALZteam Member

I am not sure if you have a Dollar General in your area, but I buy their brand and they seem to absorb and last longer than the Assurance and the depends brands. Meijer brand was not very good either. Good Luck

The ones the hospital gave me were not very good either. . sorry

May 1, 2017
A myALZteam Member

Thanks. We're in the UK, tried Always pull up pants, but they were a bit neat, so bought Tena which are slightly larger which seems better, but more bulky at the crotch (for mum). District nurses were out yesterday so they are hopeful that mum will get them delivered to her soon. We tried pads but she didn't like them, seems ok with the pull up pants though, and more happy, probably as she's not uncomfortable and worried that she's had to be changed..

April 19, 2017
A myALZteam Member

I tried to buy some online and unfortunately, since I live in Canada, I was not able to order any. I did go on the depends website and was able to start with having a free sample mailed to me. I am hoping it will help us get through the night without having to get him up at 2 o'clock in the morning. That is exhausting.

April 19, 2017

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