Finally - something new to help the caregivers! Those family members who tirelessly attend to the needs of loved ones, who need help taking care of themselves. Those unselfish, loving people who would give just about anything to get a good night's sleep, but instead have to get up every couple of hours to go and change.... a diaper.
No one wants to think about it much less talk about it. The odor, the expense, the constant checking and changing, and the skin problems that can occur; but up until recently, diapers have been the only alternative for a bed or chair-bound person who suffers from some degree of incontinence. Worse yet for those individuals who may have control over their bladder, but are simply unable to get up and walk to a bathroom - even with help.
Now there is and alternative. CareClean 3000.
What is the CareClean 3000? It's an automatic urine collection device for those who are either incontinent or who cannot walk to, and use the toilet. For women, a small silicon collection cup attached to a hose, is worn against the perinea area and is held in place with an adjustable garment. There is a similar male collection cup held in place the same way. The other end of the hose is attached to a collection device. When urine begins to flow, a sensor located in the collection cup causes a vacuum pump to run, sending the urine to a waste container inside the collection device. When the urine flow stops, a separate fresh water tank sends a cleansing bidet to wash the area, by means of a clean water tube inside the hose. Finally, a gentle stream of air is delivered to the area to help keep the user dry and comfortable.
Cleaning the device to keep it smelling fresh is done twice each day by mixing two caps full of a concentrated cleanser/deodorizer (sold by the manufacturer) into 1/2 cup of water, and running it through the machine into the waste fluid tank. They also recommend cleaning the tank using the same procedure once per day to keep things smelling fresh.
The waste fluid tank holds 60 ounces (just under 1/2 gallon) so most people can easily go through the night before it needs to be emptied. In the morning, you just pull the waste tank from the device, remove the top, pour the contents into the toilet and away it goes.
Will it completely replace diapers? Of course not, and it's not appropriate for everyone, but for those who can take advantage of it the CareClean 3000 can reduce your diaper costs, reduce your work load tremendously, and reduce the odors in your home. But best of all, it can increase the amount of sleep you get, which will give you more energy to tackle the day.
The cost is about what you would pay for diapers over about a 12 to 14 month period, so it will pay for itself over time. You can get more information on the CareClean 3000 by clicking here. There are quite a few testimonials from users and caregivers on the sight as well. Take a look. It might be the nicest thing you've done for yourself in a very long time.
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