isn't it a good idea for an elderly to use a & d cream when using diapers to prevent a rash? nessesarry?

Question

I believe it is, but someone i know does not unless they have one already.

Answer 1

When I worked in an assisted living facility we always used some sort of "barrier" cream and powder. The cream was to protect the skin from the irritating effects of the feces and urine, and the powder was to absorb excess moisture. Both go a long ways towards preventing rashes and infections.
Elderly people don't heal well, so prevention is the best cure.

Answer 2

Not sure what you mean by "a & d cream". Anyway diaper rash is not just something that babies get. Anyone that has issues with incontinence and is allowed to remain in a wet/soiled disposable undergarment is prone to getting a rash.

Answer 3

You do not need to use A&D unless you need to protect the skin. If the patient is washed and dried well after each incontinence there should be no problem with rashes or skin breakdown.

Answer 4

I’m one of the writers for Gilbert Guide (the foremost resource for everything senior care). We recently added an incontinence expert, Gary Hirsch, to our team of bloggers. Gary Hirsch is the president and founder of G. Hirsch and Company, a manufacturer and distributor of adult incontinence care products. If you had any further questions regarding incontinence and adult briefs, comment on his blogs and he’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Here is the information for his blog:

http://www.gilbertguide.com/blog/tags/incontinence-gary-hirsch/

Best of luck.
Lori
www.GilbertGuide.com

Answer 5

only use when the skin is clean, just after washing or you will be trapping in the batteria.

A thin layer or ointment or vasoline is a great barrier to protect the skin. because eventually there are possibably skin breakdowns when it comes to incontience

Answer 6

prevention is always good