Presented by: Debi Keyes- Founder and Executive Director of The Diaper AllianceAngelica Torija- Program Manager of The Texas Diaper Bank

Adult Diapers: Why addressing incontinence Needs in your community is

important

Presentation overview

1. What are incontinence needs and who is

affected by incontinence?

2. What are different approaches to addressing the

need?

3. What are the expected outcomes and results?

4. Q & A

Incontinence- Fact vs. Fiction

• Incontrollable bowel urgencies

• Not a normal part of aging

• A symptom and NOT a disease

• Malfunctioning muscles and nerves

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rsemm7lpzk

Source: Shield Health Care Website and CNN

How are Children and Adults Affected by Incontinence

Affects

• 10 to 30 bowel

movements a day

• Finances

• Social lives

• Self esteem

Incontinence Products

Source: Shield Healthcare webstie

Addressing Incontinence Needs

Project Project DignityDignityThe Diaper Alliance

Adult Diaper Program

IncontinenceIncontinenceDestroysDestroysDignityDignity

dig·ni·ty[ˈdignitē]NOUNthe state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

Unhappiness

DepressionDepression

Despair

Anguish

Self-consciousness

IsolationIsolation

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IncontinenceIncontinence at any time-at any age-

Sources:Sources: We encouraged our community to donate needed items

Loved ones pass away Recovery from illness or surgery

Sources:Sources:Grant Funding

Clearance Aisles Find a store with a heart

for seniors!

DistributionDistribution

•Partner Agencies•Individuals

Distribution Distribution PoliciesPolicies

•If we have it, they can have it•Diaper Drop Box

IssuesIssues

•Size matters!•Quantity vs Quality

IssuesIssues

•When it rains, it pours!

Shield Healthcare Referral

• Brand name Medical Supplies• They handle the

billing• FREE Delivery

Texas Diaper Bank Incontinence Gap Program

• 2 packs of diapers• 1 pack of bed liners• 1 pack of pads/guards• FREE every month

Outcomes and Results

Project Dignity!Project Dignity!

Outcomes and Outcomes and ResultsResults

•29,000+•5 years•$6,000•Dignity Restored!

• YTD 72 individuals served with about 2,500

incontinence products

• YTD 57% of TXDB clients referred to Shield

Healthcare received incontinence

supplies

• Mrs. Bush story and CPS Mother with

disabled 16year old story

Questions?Thank you!