adult diaper
Absorbent protective briefs
An adult diaper is an absorbent undergarment worn by adults who cannot control their bladder or bowels—whether due to age, illness, disability, or medical procedures.
The term parallels infant diapers in function and basic design.
In medical and marketing contexts, the euphemism *incontinence product* or *protective underwear* often substitutes: The pharmacy stocks adult diapers in various sizes.
- incontinenceInability to retain waste
- bladder controlUrinary restraint ability
- absorbentAble to soak up
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- nursing homeLong-term eldercare residence
assisted living · nursing care · caregiver · bedwetting · leak · overnight protection · pad · disposable · velcro · elastic waistband · plastic · wetness · dignity · overnight · pull-up · brief · changing · wet wipes
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
- intimate productslubricant, personal lubricant, vibrator, condom, female condom
- urology suppliescatheter, cystoscope, catheters, balloon catheter, urine bag