Are you facing problems while convincing your elderly parent to wear adult pull-ups or diapers?
Well, your problem is similar to that of a million others; so don’t worry! Most people who need to wear adult diapers do not agree for the same, because of which their loved ones face anxiety. If you belong to that category of people who have tried a hundred ways of convincing their loved ones to wear diapers, but failed, this blog is going to be extremely useful to you. It is going to be interesting, as you will come across a full proof solution to your problem.
There are a few tactics that never fail when convincing them to wear adult pull-ups. So, have a look at some of the most important tips for the same. Here we go…
1. Mind your vocabulary: Don’t call diapers, ‘Diapers’!
Using a word diaper can be insulting or embarrassing to the person suffering from incontinence. They will feel that diapers are for babies, not for them. It would be a wise idea to replace the term by disposable underwear or adult briefs for senior persons.
2. Remove their misconception: Keep samples ready!
Most elderly people have huge misconceptions, that like baby diapers, their diapers will be huge and bulky. However, they are not aware of the fact that nowadays, adult pull-ups are as thin and comfortable as their regular underwear. So, make sure you keep some samples ready to show them.
3. Tell them they smell incontinence: Be gentle and soft spoken to them!
Most elderly people are used to the smell of urine, not realizing that they smell bad in public. Gently, be kind enough to let them know that they smell incontinent and they are sure to make use of adult diapers, as they will not want to smell bad in public.
4. See a doctor: They can convince better!
Remember your childhood days, when other people and not your parents easily convinced you? The same goes here with elderly people. You may not be able to convince them so easily. However, if a caretaker, doctor or a specialist advises them, they might follow it. Why not take a chance?
Summing up…
Incontinence is something that is common among senior citizens in most families. Make sure, you handle them with all the care and love; after all, they are the ones because of whom you are what you are, today! It is advisable for you to keep the above mentioned points in mind while dealing with your elderly parents and making them use adult pull ups.
This article "Fabulous Four Tips To Convince Your Loved Ones To Wear Adult Pull Ups" originally published at Wellnessbriefs blog.