Written by Chad Birt on Mon Dec 30 2024.
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At the Carewell Resource Center, we love a good product spotlight. Today, we're shining a light on some of our favorite, high-quality caregiving essentials that are proudly made right here in the U.S.A.
As a family caregiver, you're constantly making important decisions, and stocking up on necessary supplies is a crucial one. For instance, if your care recipient experiences incontinence, being prepared with a go-bag containing a change of clothes, fresh pull-ups, and underpads can offer immense peace of mind.
While you have access to countless international brands, opting for American-made products offers several compelling advantages:
Supports the Local Economy: Buying American helps create and sustain jobs within our communities.
Reduced Carbon Emissions: Shorter supply chains often mean a smaller environmental footprint.
Ethical Labor Practices: Products made in the U.S. generally adhere to stricter labor laws, ensuring fair and safe working conditions.
Higher Quality Standards: American manufacturing is often synonymous with rigorous quality control and durable goods.
We're proud to offer a variety of exceptional brands manufactured in America, designed to meet the diverse needs of caregivers and their loved ones.
Prevail incontinence products are produced and distributed by First Quality, an American manufacturer established in 1989.
Over the last 25 years, Prevail has collaborated closely with patients and clinicians to develop a line of incontinence products that prioritize both comfort and absorbency. From protective underwear and briefs to bladder control pads, underpads, and male guards, Prevail understands what it takes to keep your loved one clean and dry.
Tranquility is a family-owned and operated business renowned for its comprehensive line of incontinence products. From diapers and booster pads to disposable absorbent underwear, their offerings are crafted to provide peace of mind, preserve dignity, and promote skin health.
With Tranquility items, you can have complete confidence. Every package clearly states the product's full retention capacity in cups, and their clinically proven design ensures it absorbs and holds the stated fluid volume, regardless of pressure.
Price: $19.35 - $83.00
For over 40 years, Attends has been a leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality incontinence products. In 1980, they pioneered the market by introducing body-worn disposable briefs in both North America and Europe.
Since then, Attends has played a vital role in destigmatizing bladder and bowel incontinence. In addition to providing helpful resources for caregivers, the company offers a wide range of incontinence products suitable for people of all ages, genders, and activity levels. Whatever type of incontinence your care recipient experiences, Attends likely has a solution for you.
SwimMates are a specialized line of waterproof incontinence products designed specifically for discreet wear under swimwear. Made by Tranquility, these innovative products feature inner leg cuffs and a thick barrier to effectively contain bowel incontinence. What sets SwimMates apart is their ability to resist swelling or breaking apart in water, preventing embarrassing leaks or bulges and fitting seamlessly under swimming trunks or bathing suits.
Thera skin care products are manufactured by the American pharmaceutical company McKesson. These formulations are specifically designed to treat common and often uncomfortable skin problems, including athlete's foot, jock itch, diaper rash, ringworm, and dandruff. While each Thera product is unique, many contain beneficial ingredients like zinc oxide to prevent irritation and hyaluronic acid to reduce the risk of dry, itchy skin.
Beyond incontinence and skin care, maintaining proper nutrition and hydration is crucial for overall well-being. That's why we're proud to offer products like Boost nutritional drinks, which provide essential vitamins, minerals, and protein for those needing dietary support. For effective rehydration, especially important for individuals who may struggle with fluid intake or experience fluid loss, we also carry Liquid I.V. and Cure Hydration. These oral rehydration solutions are formulated with electrolytes to help the body absorb water more efficiently, making them excellent choices for preventing and addressing dehydration.
Thank you for taking the time to explore some of the American-made products we proudly carry. If you're unsure where to start or still have questions, our friendly Care Specialists are here to help.
Call us at (800) 696-CARE during normal business hours, or send an email to support@carewell.com. We'll be happy to provide personalized recommendations that align with your budget and your care recipient's specific needs.
If you’ve stopped taking trips to the beach or pool due to bowel incontinence, you may want to consider adult swim diapers.
Medically Reviewed by Kiera Powell, R.N.
Diaper rash cream is an essential supply if you have a baby or care for a loved one who wears incontinence products. With high-quality diaper rash cream, you can keep the skin healthy and reduce the risk of common problems like diaper rash, yeast infections, and contact dermatitis.
Read More >Chad Birt is a freelance medical writer who resides in Astoria, Oregon. When he isn't behind a keyboard, you can find him hiking, camping, or birdwatching with his wife Ella and their two dogs, Diane and Thoreau.
