should supported living setting be understanding if the resident has incontience and wear pads

williewonder

I'm worried to talk openly about my IC and me having to wear pads but I do know they know but they never say anything negative to me or even mention it. It's that a good thing. I need to bring the subject up with my key worker has my IC is getting worse. I'm dealing with it good. My deputy buys my pads so if that is the case will he tell them anyway? I'm embarrassed to open up about it. 

elsien

It’s not unusual for people in supported living to require continence support. Your staff are professionals and should take their cue from you with regards what you want to talk about and when. 

You might want to look at a referral to the continence team, because then you may get your pads free if it’s an assessed need.