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As some may know, I had a recent knee replacement surgery. Yesterday I saw a home health aid, and went through a bunch of intake questions.  Among them was how I was dealing with being in bed so much, while also managing being diapered. At first I wasn't able to follow her concern, and said I was just fine. It turns out the aid thought I would be having all kinds of rash and leak problems, and didn't believe I really was fine.

After some failed explaining I ended up having to show her I really don't have rash problems, which included showing her the diapers I use. (Betterdry/Crinklz). Which then led to my having to fully explain the benefits of using capable diapers. Needless to say she was impressed and ended up taking a few notes and pointers from me.

Apparently, a LOT of her incontinent patients deal with all of the classic and cliché problems we all dread of having to experience. So hopefully now a bunch more people in my area will start getting better care.

Has anyone else had similar experiences? What happened, and what came of it?

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When my Dad was on the decline he had to wear diapers, and the ones provided wee of course crap. I get him better ones and the hole health people were impressed by them as well. They usually only see what insurancemedicare provide.

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