Is a diaper really the only solution?

I can only imagine how frustrating and depressing it must be to have a diaper put on me even though I know when I need to urinate.  All because I have a temporary inability to use a male urinal without pouring it back onto myself and making a big mess.

My friends’ Dad had surgery on both of his knees.  He was unable to get out of bed by himself because everyone was afraid he would fall.  Frequently, it was just too much trouble, and time consuming, to get him out of bed just to urinate.  He received therapy with a machine that bent his knees and then straightened them kind of like riding a bicycle.  The therapy would last for several hours.  After a few attempts at using a urinal, with the only success being that the urine spilled back onto him, the nursing staff placed him in diapers.

He was so embarrassed and frustrated.  One of the last shreds of dignity for an aging man, and even that was taken away from him.  He participated poorly in all of his care and lost the will to get better.  My friend asked if I could help.  Her Dad successfully used a Male Urinary Drainage System and was out of diapers for the remainder of his stay in rehab.  He began participating in the recovery process and she stated that his whole attitude was much improved.

Try a MUDS.  You are in control!

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