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THE DISABLED
Some children who are disabled never outgrow the need for diapers, and
without them, cannot attend school or training.
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Many babies with disabilities never outgrow the need for diapers, even through adulthood.
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Adding adult-size diaper costs to uncovered medical expenses can devastate
families earning an otherwise adequate income.
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Many children and adults with disabilities need diapers or incontinence
supplies in order to go to school, work or participate in job training.
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SENIOR CITIZENS
Senior citizens who cannot afford incontinence supplies often lose their
independence, not leaving their homes in fear of having an ‘accident’ in public.
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15-20% of all adults over age 65 suffer some degree of incontinence
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Elder abuse is more likely in a multigenerational household facing the added
stress of incontinence
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Healthy but incontinent seniors often become homebound if they can't afford
supplies. This can lead to isolation, depression and increased need for assistance programs
like Meals on Wheels
- Incontinence is among the most common reasons for seniors to be put in nursing homes.
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