Health — incontinence supplies

How to Use Incontinence Bed Pads and Protect Your Mattress

April 21, 2023 • adult bed pads • bed pads • bed underpads • bedwetting in children • caring for someone with incontinence • disposable bed pads • disposable underpads • incontinence supplies • medical supplies bed pads • pee stains • SPC underpads

It is important to keep mattresses dry for a better night’s rest. Whether you or someone you are caring for is living with incontinence, it makes sense to spend money on bed pad supplies for bedwetting and protect your mattress. Incontinence bed pads, also known as “chux”, are designed to wick away moisture and keep mattresses dry.

Does Medicare Pay for Incontinence Supplies?

September 20, 2022 • health insurance plans • incontinence supplies • medicaid • Medicare • Medicare Advantage • Medicare Supplement Insurance

Incontinence supplies are not covered by Medicare. Unfortunately, Medicare doesn’t cover the costs of absorbent products, including incontinence supplies or adult diapers. This means you may have to pay 100% out-of-pocket.

How to Receive Incontinence Supplies through California Medicaid

August 25, 2021 • california medicaid • caring for someone with incontinence • healthcare provider • incontinence supplies • medical vists

California Medicaid provides incontinence products to eligible individuals. Medi-Cal covers incontinence supplies when prescribed by a physician for use in chronic pathologic conditions that cause incontinence to the insured individual.

Disposable Bed Pads vs. Reusable Underpads

January 15, 2021 • adult bed pads • bed pads • bed underpads • disposable bed pads • disposable underpads • functional incontinence • incontinence meaning • incontinence supplies • medical supplies bed pads • underpads

Disposable bed pads, often referred to generically as chux, are very popular multipurpose surface protectors for those who like to have ease of use. Washable and reusable underpads are most popular with family caregivers as they stay in place better than disposable pads and save money over time.

Urinary Incontinence Treatment & Natural Overactive Bladder Treatment

March 22, 2020 • functional incontinence • incontinence supplies • incontinence treatment • mixed incontinence • overflow incontinence • reflex incontinence • stress incontinence • stress incontinence causes • stress incontinence treatment • stress urinary incontinence • urge incontinence • urinary incontinence • urinary incontinence symptoms • urinary incontinence treatment for elderly

Several types of treatment are available for stress urinary incontinence. Treatment includes a wide range of options from lifestyle changes to medications, nonsurgical treatments, and in more severe cases, surgery to correct the urethra and pelvic floor.