These washable briefs feature a waterproof pouch on the inside designed to hold a disposable rectangular incontinence pad (otherwise known as an”insert pad” so that the wearer has a choice of absorption levels. The pouch features a special lining which will let liquid through into the incontinence pad and also a waterproof lining underneath the pad to prevent any leaks. A disposable pad is inserted into this pouch and can be quickly and simply changed when necessary.

In addition our Pouch Pants benefit from being made in the United Kingdom from 100% Cotton for extra comfort.

For more information on these items and our full range of washable and disposable incontinence pads and pants visit our website at www.allaboutincontinence.co.uk

Tena Lady Mini

TENA Lady is probably Britain’s best known range of incontinence products, to the point where many people refer to all TENA Products (e.g. TENA Pants, TENA Flex, etc) as TENA Lady.

TENA Lady is the country’s most popular range of incontinence products due to continued development which makes these great protects for people experiencing lighter incontinence. Specially designed for light to moderate incontinence and bladder weakness, these soft, comfortable towels offer fast and efficient absorbency so wearers feel protected at all times.

Product Features of the TENA Lady range include:

- Absorption Zone designed to quickly absorb liquid.

- Dry Fast Core to whisk away moisture so that you feel instantly dry.

- Fresh Odour Control™ that neutralizes odours to keep you fresh and confident throughout your day.

- Silky soft surface against the skin for an improved feeling of comfort.

- Body shaped to fit the body perfectly.

The TENA Comfort Mini range also offers similar products but in higher pack counts.

The full range of TENA Lady and TENA Comfort Mini products offered by Allanda can be found here on our website.

Our full range of TENA Lady products are Lights by TENA Liners, Mini, Normal, Extra, Extra Plus, MAXI Night and Super absorbencies. In addition we also offer TENA Comfort Mini in Comfort Mini Plus, Comfort Mini Extra or Comfort Mini Super absorbencies

Because Alzheimer’s is a neurological disease, patients often have trouble recognizing physical urges or remembering where a bathroom is located, which can contribute to bladder or bowel incontinence and also certain drugs can also relax the bladder muscles or cause increased urination.

Some simple steps to help a loved one cope with dementia and incontinence are:

-Remind the person where the toilet is located, and encourage regular visits.

-Ensure the route to the toilet is clear of obstacles and well lit.

-Provide visual cues by painting the bathroom door a contrasting color and perhaps posting a toilet sign on the door.

-Make the toilet and bathroom safer with grab bars, a raised toilet seat and nightlights.

-Provide clothing that is easy to remove, with no complicated belts or buttons.

-Use an Incontinence Product Finder to choose disposable or washable undergarments by style, selecting a type your loved one can easily get on and off.

-Explain the importance of keeping skin clean, moisturized and protected, using products made to prevent breakdown and infection.

-Protect bedding and furniture with disposable or washable pads.

-Don’t cut down on fluids, which can lead to dangerous dehydration, but encourage your loved one to cut back before bedtime.

A Carer’s Guide leaflet on with more information on how to help a loved one deal with incontinence, can be requested here.

We now offer bariatric sizes on our Ladies Cotton Comfort Plus pants, Men’s Y Front Pants, the more absorbent Unisex All in One pants and our Pouch Pants.

All these are made in the U.K from 100% cotton and are designed to look and feel like normal underwear. All are machine washable as well and available in a wide range of sizes.

As with all washable incontinence products, these items are only suitable for urinary incontinence and not for faecal incontinence.

The new bariatric sizes for washable incontinence pants are 3XL (50-52″/127-134cm), 4XL (54-56″/137-143cm) and 5XL (56-58″/148-153cm). Our full range of size for washable incontinence pants are:

Value Bedding Packs

Save money with our value bedding packs! Our great value for bedding packs containing all the key washable products to protect mattress and bedding from incontinence, by buying all the items together you get lower prices and save money.

Our Single Bed Basic Bedding Pack contains 2 Washable Bed Pads (Kylies) (Product Code WBS02) and an Allergon Mattress Cover (ASM01). Value of items sold singularly is £53.97 (+VAT if applicable) but we are offering all these items for only £44.99 (+VAT if applicable), a saving of over 15%!

Our Double Bed Basic Bedding Pack contains 2 Washable Bed Pads (Kylies) (Product Code WBD04) and an Allergon Mattress Cover (ADM01). Value of items sold singularly is £71.97 (+VAT if applicable) but we are offering all these items for only £59.99 (+VAT if applicable), a saving of 20%!

New Vinyl Gloves

Although our incontinence range is very extensive, we’re aware that for many people there is a need for other items to assist with the management of the continence condition. We’re presently expanding our Incontinence skincare and accessories range and the latest addition is low cost “Protector” Vinyl Gloves.

These value vinyl gloves offer fantastic flexiblility and strength, in addition they are also Latex-free and Powder-free making them friendly to allergy sufferers.

Vinyl gloves are the most economical gloves within the cost conscious environment of today. In addition to being Latex free and comfortable to wear, vinyl gloves have a soft feel that maintains fingertip sensitivity.

Available in Small, Medium and Large.

Other benefits of our Powder-Free Vinyl Gloves include:

• Conform to BS EN 455.
• AQL 1.5
• Ambidextrous.
• Highly flexible.
• Latex free.
• Powder free.
• Easy to Don.

Pop-Ins Disposal Bags

Following many customer requests we’ve now added the Pop-Ins range of disposal bags to our Incontinence product range. Pop-Ins™ are the ideal way to dispose of used incontinence pads or pants.

Convenient and hygienic, the bags are impregnated with a delicate floral fragrance that effectively masks any unpleasant odours and have a subtle lilac colouring to disguise the contents. Tie close handles ensure Pop-Ins™ are securely closed after use and the attractive dispensing pack, containing 50 bags, is suitable for use in the bathroom, bedroom or when travelling.

• Convenient and hygienic disposal of incontinence pads and pants
• Delicate fragrance to mask any unpleasant odours
• Easy-tie handles to retain contents securely
• Discreet, compact and attractive, value for money pack
• Bag size – 16 x 17cm approx, excluding handles

He said he often has to go the roundabout way of getting women to talk about their urinary incontinence, but a good percentage of his patients are dealing with it.

“I’d say about 40 percent of them won’t say anything about it if I don’t ask,” he said.

Various types of incontinence — stress incontinence, urge incontinence or a mixture of the two — can be caused by poor genes, weak muscles, unhealthy lifestyles and/or an overactive bladder muscle, among other things. Most commonly, a leaky or bulging bladder has something to do with vaginal prolapse, which is a splitting of the muscles in the vaginal wall, allowing the bladder to sag internally.

Multiple pregnancies, hysterectomy and menopause can also contribute to the causes of female incontinence. However, that is not always the case.

Many women put up with the symptoms, but Hutchison said nearly all types of incontinence can be fixed, resulting in a better quality of life.

“There’s a social stigma associated with incontinence,” Snyder said. Putting up with the symptoms over the years, however, will not cause permanent damage.

Weight loss can sometimes help in the case of stress incontinence, which happens when coughing, sneezing, jogging or other activity leads to a loss of control of the bladder. But oftentimes, women must endure the inconveniences of urine leakage while losing the weight as most types of exercise can spur it on.

Men don’t typically have the same issues with incontinence because their bladder is supported by the structure of the pelvis, Hutchison said.

He hopes women aren’t just living with the constant annoyances incontinence causes, dealing with absorbent pads or diapers. Most cases, he said, can be prevented by “just taking care of yourself.”

Chronic constipation, consumption of caffeinated or carbonated beverages, as well as those with artificial sweeteners, can irritate the bladder, leading to more trips to the restroom and an inability to completely empty the bladder, Hutchison said. Smoking, which breaks down the body’s collagen supply, and chronic coughing that puts stress on muscles can also lead to incontinence

Snyder, a specialist who deals with kidney, bladder and prostate issues, said he’s seen patients ranging from 17 years of age to 81, but urinary incontinence symptoms are most common in women during their late 30s and early 40s.

Achieving normalcy is the goal of any treatment, which can include medications, surgery and nonsurgical procedures.

“The secret is a good relationship between the patient and her doctor,” Snyder said, adding that an open dialogue helps to arrive at the best possible outcomes, which is an informed decision.

New TENA Lady Maxi NIGHT

TENA Lady MAXI Night is the latest product to be added to the Allanda Range of Incontinence Pads.

The newest product in the TENA Lady range, TENA Lady Maxi NIGHT is specifically made for use at night. Specially designed to give you a good night’s sleep, these soft and comfortable towels give you additional protection due to their specific shape – they’re wider at the back for extra coverage and absorbency when you are lying down.

These incontinence pads are body shaped to give a close fit to ensure comfort and leakage security. They are designed to fit into your own underwear securely using a self-adhesive strip. When necessary they can be easily removed and should be hygienically disposed of.

Other benefits of the TENA Lady products also include:

• Odour Neutraliser to keep you protected for up to 12 hours.
• “Fast Dry Core” absorbs liquid quickly into centre core to keep you feeling dry.
• “Air Dry”Waterproof backing lets air circulate, improving comfort and reducing skin problems.

The TENA Lady range is available in Lights by TENA Liners, Mini, Normal, Extra, Extra Plus, MAXI Night and Super absorbencies.

TENA Incontinence Skincare

During 2012 we will be continuing to expand our product range. We’ve now added two more products to our skincare range, TENA Skin Lotion and Tena CellDuk.

TENA Skin Lotion is is a mild moisturising lotion for sensitive skin that is enriched with natural moisturisers, and is especially suitable for restoring fragile skin (and is suitable for use on larger areas).

Healthcare professionals agree that consistent personal skincare is essentoal to maintain skin integrity and well-being for elderly, incontinent individuals. This is because their skin heals slowly and is fragile to pressure and rubbing. The skin may also be sensitive to ongoing exposure to moisture (especially urine or faeces) which can initiate skin degradation causing irritation, itching or infection.

We’ve also added the TENA Cellduk Wipes to our range. These are a strong, highly absorbent wash cloth (27x25cm) designed to quickly and gently cleanse the skin or apply moisturising and protective products (see below for full list).  This soft, gentle towel like wash cloth is re-inforced with nylon threads for extra high strength when wet. As well as being extra strong it is also highly absorbent so performs like a textile flannel when wet. It is compatible with soap and water, wash cream, wash mousse and oils so is very suitable for bed bath routines as well as general cleansing.

The Full TENA Skincare range is Wash Cream, Wash Mousse, Wet Wipes, Soft Wipes, Wash Glove, Cellduk Wipes and Skin Lotion.