Post on 18-Jan-2016
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!