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Depends Adult Diaper FAQ

Where Can I buy Depend and Poise Products?

Depend diapers and other incontinence products can be purchased at most retail stores such as Walmart , Safeway, or any other major retailer.  Also, the smaller drug stores such as Walgreens and other smaller drug stores carry a variety of Depend products.  Another good place to get diapers in bulk is warehouse clubs such as Cosco or Sams Club. For those who are embarrassed about buying adult diapers in a physical store can go to the internet where there are many online retailers who offer discreet shipping. You can even set up auto ordering so you can have a fresh box of Depends on a regular schedule.

Where do I look for information on Depends underwear?
Depends is probably the most recognizable brand of adult diapers on the market when it comes to adult incontinence diapers. Besides for http://www.adultdiaperexpert.com there are other helpful sites to finding the right diaper for you. The Depend website has some very helpful information when trying to decide on what adult diaper will work best for you.

Is Latex contained in any Depends diapers?

Absolutely no latex is contained in any Depends products.

Do insurance companies pay for Depends and Poise incontinence products?
Unfortunately there is not a simple answer to this question. It is totally dependant on the type of insurance coverage you have. Some plans do help cover the cost of adult diapers. It is best you check with your provider.

What Depends Diaper is best for bowel incontinence?
Although everyone is a little different, most people with bowel incontinence tend to purchase Depend Fitted Maximum Protection. There are other Depend Adult diapers that will also work for bowel incontinence. Ultimately it comes down to personal preference.

How absorbent are Depends diapers?
Depends diapers come in 8 different product lines to give you the protection you need which all come in different sizes to give you the best fit possible. Depends incontinence products are produced specifically for both men and women.  One of the more popular incontinence products for women is the Poise pads and pant liners. On the men’s side Depend Guards are very popular. Some of the Depend products include: Regular and Extra Coverage pant liners, Ultra Thin, Regular, Extra, Extra Plus, Ultra, Ultra Plus Depends pads.

DEPEND Belted Shields are designed for men and women, and offer protection against moderate loss of bladder control.

DEPEND Fitted Maximum Protection offer maximum protection for heavy to complete loss of bladder and/or bowel control.

DEPEND Underwear are designed for men and women, with their slim fit and step-in design, they look and feel more like regular underwear.

DEPEND Adjustable Underwear are designed for men and women and can be worn two ways: slip them on like regular underwear or unfasten the adjustable tabs and put them on more like a Fitted Maximum Protection.

Do Depends eliminate odor?
Depends diapers help with incontinence odor in a couple ways. Depends diapers have a special technology that turns urine into a thicker substance so that it does not leak.  This obviously helps deal with the older problem. Second, The Depends Adult Diaper is made with materials that natural combat the chemicals that make urine smell bad.

What are Poise products?
Depends Poise pads are a incontinence product made specifically for women. They are designed with anatomical comfort in mind.

What are Depends Guards?
Depends Guards are made specifically for men. They have a “stretchy” pouch that acts like a cup for maximum absorbency and comfort. It is important to note that Depends guards are only sold in one level of absorbency. These Depends underwear are meant for males with moderate to light incontinence.

Are Depends belted shields unisex?
The belted shield line by Depends are designed for both men and women.  Depends Belted Shields also do not come in specific sizes instead they are a one size fits all thanks to the special Velcro straps.

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