TENA® MEN™ Protective Shield at CVS, helping dads be dad

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Dad is a proud man. My sister and I often say this when he’s being strong willed. That’s another way to say he’s not complying with what the doctors say is best for him. I am the Sandwich Generation, taking care of small children, being a husband and taking care of an elderly parent at the same time. Depending on where your dad is, relative to his ability to care for himself, TENA® MEN™ Protective Shield is something that you’ll want to consider.

If I could have a time machine conversation with myself ten years ago I would encourage myself to have the difficult talks with my dad then. Sure, you probably know what he’s going to say, but he needs to know that there are options that will allow him to prolong the active, functional life that he’s been living. One of the biggest obstacles to that is incontinence.

It’s that leak, the small leak that happens to 1 out of 4 men. You’re not alone. An estimated 3.4 million men experience the Unexpected Leak™. TENA® MEN™ Protective Shield is a safeguard against those leaks. It’s a pad that you wear in your underwear, shaped and made specifically for men and made to absorb those small leaks that would otherwise put the brakes on your day. They also have advanced odor protection.

It happened a couple of times to my dad. Once he was over at a lady friend’s house and had to use her bathroom-quickly. He wasn’t quick enough and had to leave the house in an embarrassed mess. She knew, and she’s still his lady friend, but he’s a bit more aware of his limitations.

In a way it’s all about confidence. If you know that you have an added layer of insurance for those unexpected leaks you’re more likely to act like the old you. The old you is the carefree witty guy who likes to talk about football, open doors for lady friends and go out to eat with your friends.

There are still glimpses of the old you, but sometimes the ‘proud you’ and the ‘strong willed you’ get in the way. They get in the way of you living life and enjoying it without constantly having to correct something that is preventable. TENA® MEN™ Protective Shield are simply another layer of protection. You’re wearing your clothes, they can’t be seen and you look like the same, proud man you’ve always been, albeit with a bit more insurance against urinary incontinence.

November is Caregivers Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity to show someone who needs assistance-or provide ideas for those who are providing assistance to loved ones. Bonus: during the week of  October 22, 2017 buy one TENA® MEN™ product at CVS get one at 50% off. This is valid in-store or online.

Stop by your local CVS, It could include some candy (of course), a soda, magazine and a package of TENA® MEN™ Protective Shield. Your dad might not ask for them, but he might need them now or in the future, which would allow him to continue being that proud, strong willed man to the best of his ability.