Caregiver Resources

Parent Caregiver Hero Award: A Loving and Dedicated Mother, Stephanie Stanley

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

Peyton was born with jaundice and began having seizures at about two months old. Doctors originally told Stephanie and her husband there was nothing to worry about; Peyton’s MRIs looked perfect. But after seeing another neurologist, the family learned that Peyton was having infantile spasms, a catastrophic form of childhood epilepsy that causes irreversible damage to the developing brain.Read More

Incontinence: Heavy Absorbency - Carewell's Best Products for Managing Heavy Incontinence

Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Feb 08 2024

If you care for a loved one with urinary incontinence, you’ve probably noticed that their symptoms get worse during the winter. This happens for two reasons. First, cold weather causes a drop in body temperature. That makes the muscles around the bladder tense up, increasing the risk of bladder spasms and urinary voids. Second, less sweat is produced during the winter, so more liquid is processed by our kidneys instead of our pores.Read More

Incontinence: Odor Control - Carewell's Best Products For Managing Urinary Stains and Odors

Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Feb 07 2024

Managing incontinence is one of the most common challenges family caregivers face. Products like pull-ups and absorbent underwear with tabs make it easier to protect your bedding and furniture, but accidents can still arise. With the right products though, tackling urinary stains and odors is a breeze. Read More

The Best Adult Diapers of 2024

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Feb 06 2024

There are dozens of incontinence products on the market, but what are the best adult diapers? This is an important question, especially if you care for someone with bladder or bowel control issues. Read More