1. How to choose a suitable diaper?

Factors that should be considered when choosing a diaper:

• activity level of the elder
• for men or for women
• body size of the elder
• absorbency level of the diapers:
  day use: lower absorbency level, but good for mobility
  night use: higher absorbency level, but heavier

2. How frequent to change the diaper?

• Change the diaper every 4 hours
• Change the diaper immediately after bowel movement

3. How to use a diaper?

• Prepare and unfold the diaper
• Do not touch the inside of the diaper to avoid contamination
• Have the elder lie on his or her side
• Place the diaper between his or her legs. The larger backside should face the buttocks
• Have the elder roll onto his or her back
• Adjust the position of the diaper and make sure there is no ruffle
• Secure the adhesive tape to prevent leaks, but not too tight to cause discomfort
• Make sure the elder is comfortable by asking him/her

4. How to clean during changing a diaper?

• Clean the perineal area with warm water
• For female elder, to clean the area from front to back and avoid vise versa, every time use a clean part of towel for cleaning
• Pat the skin dry
• Do not rub the skin
• Apply ointment to protect the skin if necessary.

5. How to manage if there is a leak?

• Check if the diaper is the proper size for the user
• Ensure a smooth seal after each change by lightly running your finger underneath the elastic band around both legs
• Don’t try to avoid leaks by double diapering