electronic underpants, not exactly the SR variant but... Options

[hobgoblin]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27083_3-10471041-247.html

[ker'ion]

Now just make them cheap enough to use in daycare centers and such as a handy way of keeping track of diaper issues.

[nezumi]

Diapers sort of advertise themselves, one way or another.

However, I guess I'm sort of surprised that old people don't. I understand the loss of bladder control. But can't they tell that they just wet themselves?

[X-Kalibur]

Diapers sort of advertise themselves, one way or another.

However, I guess I'm sort of surprised that old people don't. I understand the loss of bladder control. But can't they tell that they just wet themselves?

There are a lot of social factors involved, language barriers, mental capacities. Having worked in a few SNFs I can tell you that there are patients who simply cannot tell you anything. Especially so if they have an infection running rampant that can cause confusion or even delerium.