Reusable incontinence pads shift out of place on a bed allowing sheets to become soiled

Try: #fold and press iron fold lengthwise in sheet #cut along fold with pinking shears #fold crosswise and then cut along the fold line the sheet is now 4 pieces #sew two quarters to opposite edges of 1 incontinence pad and repeat for the other pad forming two wings on the edge of each pad #place one of the pads on top of the clean bottom sheet so it lines up with the cr cr’s lower shoulder to mid-thigh #tuck the long ends of attached sheet sections under each side of the mattress #when a pad is soiled remove it and replace it with the other pad #launder the first pad and dry it for future use

Materials: 2 reusable incontinence pads to fit under Care recipient (cr) from lower shoulder to mid-thigh 1 twin bed sheet pinking shears or scissors needle and thread or sewing machine straight pins iron and ironing board

Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision

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*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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