Robert152, so sorry for the delayed response. My mom recently transitioned to a nursing home so its been a bit overwhelming. The medication that was helpful was Myrbetriq. My mom was on 50 mg. She took it daily and experienced immediate results. Of course, check with the physician for counterindications with other medications or other issues which may impact decision. Good Luck. Please let us know if your loved one experiences any relief. Again, sorry for the delay.
Members mark brand overnight pad at Sam's. 4-30 count pkgs per box. Around $25 or so. Also put bedside potty chair next to bed if she has urge to go during the night. Reduces risk of falls.
My mother found LivDry (Amazon) was efficient. She said it felt like her underwear. They were easy to manage when she feared she wouldn't make it to the bathroom and helped to preserve her dignity. She had no problem wearing them to med appointments. I would note though that I found all the incontinent products expensive; this one is no different. I also used a bedliner just in case. Eventually I spoke with her doctor about the bladder issue and he recommended medication which has stopped the problem completely.
We use the Pure Wick System as well. It is expensive, but the money you save avoiding bed sores from Depend like panties is well worth the cost. Plus depending on the price of the incontinence product and how many are used per day it can be less expensive.
I bought Tranquility over night diapers as well as Tranquility pads and used both at night. They worked out well. From Amazon. During the day used others that were less expensive and heavy as my Mother could get to the bathroom.
Prevail products. Usually must order from medical supply company, but worth it. Sometimes a local pharmacy will carry them. Walmart, Target, and the like - products are too small and don't really do the job.
Two Liv Dry and 2 Poise pads work for my 92 year old mom. Most of the time the pads are full and the bed is dry. I have pads down on the bed as well. She goes to sleep around 9 and up around 6:30. All those products are on Amazon.
I agree! I got the Purewick system for my mom. It’s hands down the best way to keep your loved ones free from deadly urinary tract infections. It’s comfortable and kept my mom from getting up and possibly falling during the night. Unfortunately the system is outrageously expensive and not covered by ANY type of insurance so sadly only the wealthy can afford it. $600 for the system and $200 a month for the disposable external catheters.
A poll on the forum concluded that doubling up with a regular pad is not effective because the pads have a leak proof backing, but you can buy booster pads that are made for this.
Keep in mind I do not think any incontinence product is able to completely contain 8 or 9 hours worth of urine or fecal matter. I think a change at night is necessary. My Husband would go to bed around 7 or 8, I would change him between 11 and midnight. He would still be soaked through to the absorbent pad under him at 7 when I got him up. (Sometimes with a puddle under the bed!)
OK Thing is some nights she goes a good bit before bed 23:00 or so and some not, but in morning it ranges from wet pullup and pad to soaked through to nightgown and bed pad.
Right now using Prevail with poise pads but have a sample of Essentials 360 on the way. I try to make her go to toilet every couple of hours and she takes Myrbetriq plus every 6 months has botox injection in bladder.
We were fine with Tena overnight but a heavy wetter may need a premium product (tranquility, attends, abena and others). You may be able to get samples from manufacturers or supply companies, try searching the web for adult incontinence samples. Do get a full mattress protector and several washable bed pads too, even the best won't always prevent leaks.
https://wellnessbriefs.com/
I think a change at night is necessary.
My Husband would go to bed around 7 or 8, I would change him between 11 and midnight. He would still be soaked through to the absorbent pad under him at 7 when I got him up. (Sometimes with a puddle under the bed!)
Right now using Prevail with poise pads but have a sample of Essentials 360 on the way. I try to make her go to toilet every couple of hours and she takes Myrbetriq plus every 6 months has botox injection in bladder.
These conversations from the may be helpful
https://www.agingcare.com/search?term=best+adult+diaper