Both parents just gone into care and I have noticed that my Dad is being double padded .Is this the norm in nursing homes ?
I've been told from several sides that double padding is completely useless as it doesn't adequately address the problem of absorbency. I am not a nurse so don't know how true this is.
Nope it should not be happening - continence nurses have told us it is useless and is an old practice which is not necessary with today's pads. It can make people sore and uncomfortable. My first step would be to ask the home why they are doing it. Did he have pads before he went into the care home and do you know what they were and if they worked well?
Well spotted!!!