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Hi there! What I have for my father is a cover that has a plastic lining in it but is also covered with a quilted cotton layer. It's much more comfortable then just plain plastic as its much more absorbent and wicks away moisture. Oh course I put it under his bottom sheet. You could also put one of those plastic disposable pads just between the sheet and the mattress cover so you don't have to wash it all the time. They sell them at Boscovs, Kohl's, Sears. Don't buy a cheap one cause the plastic will not hold up to washing a couple of times a week. I hope this helps you out! It helps me to help others who are in the same situation. Best wishes to you and your husband! ☺☺
LucreeLuv, I was overwhelmed last week at the variety of mattress protectors available. All I could remember was ones my Mom used when we kids were little and they were like horrible plastic or vinyl. I saw that kind, but it seems this would be uncomfortable to sleep on. I did see several like you mentioned....the lining inside and more normal on top. They were fairly reasonable in price, too.
Look at adult mattress pads. Just about every drug store sells them. They are about 4 feet square. Water proof. the best part is that you can take it off with the sheets and wash it and drop it into the dryer along with the sheets.
i got this idea from hospice, and it worked great for Mom and Dad both...and saved them from having to try to sleep on those uncomfortable water proof mattress covers.
As well as having several of the pads Katiekate mentions I bought the kind of mattress protector that furniture stores often sell when you buy a new mattress, although it is waterproof it isn't stiff plastic, the the top is like a terry cloth.
One thing to be aware of with any kind of washable pad is to avoid chlorine bleach, it will ruin the waterproof properties.
Yes, the peapod mats work like a charm. The larger ones are 3 feet by 5 feet. They can be be placed on top of the bottom sheet and washed daily or as often as needed, up to about 500 times. I used them with Luz on everything. The layer the person may contact is more of a terry cloth material. They worked on both types of discharge. Just rinse off any solid waste, let it drip dry and then wash and dry. I had no need to strip the bed and wash the sheets. Not cheap to buy but save a lot in the long term. Good luck.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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the best part is that you can take it off with the sheets and wash it and drop it into the dryer along with the sheets.
i got this idea from hospice, and it worked great for Mom and Dad both...and saved them from having to try to sleep on those uncomfortable water proof mattress covers.
One thing to be aware of with any kind of washable pad is to avoid chlorine bleach, it will ruin the waterproof properties.
placed on top of the bottom sheet and washed daily or as often as needed, up to about 500 times. I used them with Luz on everything. The layer the person may contact is more of a terry cloth material.
They worked on both types of discharge. Just rinse off any solid waste, let it drip dry and then wash and dry. I had no need to strip the bed and wash the sheets.
Not cheap to buy but save a lot in the long term.
Good luck.
I ordered on line. company is in Canada.