The elderly can get incontinence pads and adult diapers on prescription if the doctor writes a prescription for it.
If you have Medicaid the cost of incontinence pads and adult diapers and other incontinence supplies are often covered with a doctors prescription.
The average price of incontinence is between $50.00 to $200.00 per month depending on the supplies needed and the severity of your incontinence.
If wearing diapers for incontinence you may spend around $80.00 to $200.00 per month on adult diapers depending on the brand of adult diapers and the quality of the adult diapers.
Incontinence pads can be cheaper and okay for small amounts of urine leakage but for bowel incontinence and heavy urinary incontinence tape on adult diapers are best.
If you're truly incontinent you can often get free or reduced cost adult diapers through your health insurance or Medicaid if your doctor writes a prescription for the adult diapers.
Medicaid in many states covers the cost of adult diapers and other incontinence supplies which are deemed medically necessary.
Medicaid programs are made to provide access to medically necessary supplies and adult diapers and other incontinence supplies are often included.
Although the specific coverage for the incontinence supplies including adult diapers and incontinence pads can vary by each state.
It's important that you check your specific state's Medicaid program guidelines.
If the adult diapers that Medicaid covers don't work well for you, then you can also purchase better adult diapers online through Amazon and other medical supplies stores.