Reclaiming life beyond the pharmacy incontinence aisle
Your parent needs adult diapers and incontinence care products but won't ask for them. Set up discreet, automated monthly delivery. No embarrassment, no pharmacy visits.
Your parent won't ask you for adult diapers. They won't tell you they need them. They'll manage in silence, using makeshift solutions, avoiding going out, declining invitations, because the stigma around incontinence in Nigeria is enormous.
But incontinence affects over 20% of adults over 65. It's a medical condition, not a character flaw. And the supplies are straightforward. They just need to arrive consistently and discreetly.
What incontinence care products are available
| Product | Use | Typical monthly need |
|---|---|---|
| Adult diapers (pull-up style) | Moderate-heavy incontinence | 30–60 per month |
| Adult diapers (tape style) | Heavy incontinence or bedbound | 30–90 per month |
| Incontinence pads/liners | Light incontinence or backup | 30–60 per month |
| Bed pads (underpads) | Nighttime protection | 30 per month |
| Barrier cream | Prevents skin breakdown | 1–2 tubes per month |
| Wet wipes (adult care) | Hygiene | 2–4 packs per month |
All products are available OTC. No prescription needed. Brands include Tena, Always Discreet, and local equivalents.
Why this should be automated
Your parent will never volunteer to buy these. They'll run out, use less than they need, and develop skin problems from inadequate protection. Monthly automated delivery solves this by:
- Removing the purchase decision: it just arrives, like a subscription
- Discreet packaging: no labels indicating contents
- Consistent supply: no running out because nobody wanted to go buy more
- No pharmacy counter conversations: this is the biggest barrier
How to set it up
Step 1: Choose the products and sizes your parent needs. If you're not sure about sizes or absorbency levels, a Care Specialist can help.
Step 2: Set monthly delivery to your parent's address. Pay from anywhere — international cards accepted.
Step 3: Delivered same-day, 1-hour, in discreet packaging. No labels indicating contents.
Step 4: Adjust quantities as needed. Your Care Specialist tracks usage and suggests adjustments.
Need help choosing the right incontinence products? Speak with a Care Specialist. Completely confidential.