Bedroom

• continence / incontinence
• toilet accidents
• bed wetting

An enuresis sensor is a device designed to detect moisture or wetness in a bed. It's used to support individuals who might experience a wet bed at night helping carers to respond quickly without needing to check manually and wake the person up. An enuresis sensor usually goes on top of the mattress, it might need to be covered with a thin layer of material such as a sheet or pillow case as it can be sensitive to sweat. There are also some continence pads with sensors which are worn by the person to collect and detect urine/moisture.

It detects moisture and sends an alarm to a pager or an app on a mobile phone or tablet which someone will be able to respond to and help the person to get changed.

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• Immediate Detection: Enuresis sensors detect moisture as soon as it occurs, allowing for prompt intervention and reducing discomfort.
• Increased Wellbeing: By stopping the the need for manual checks overnight it can reduce sleep being interrupted. Enuresis sensors that attached to continence products can reduce the need for intrusive checks, preserving dignity. Quick detection and response help prevent skin irritation and infections caused by prolonged exposure to moisture.
• Peace of Mind: Helps carers as they know they will be alerted immediately when support is required. It can also be used with the bed occupancy sensor.

• Installation and Use: Ensure the sensor is used properly by following the instructions for that product. Make sure regular cleaning and battery replacement take place if needed to ensure it works accurately. 
• Sensitivity: Sensitivity settings may need adjustment to reduce false alarms. For an enuresis sensor that goes on a bed, consider putting the detector in a pillow case on top of the mattress so it doesn't detect sweat. 
• User Comfort: Some individuals may need time to get used to the presence of the sensor in their bed or on their continence pad.
• Cost and value for money: While generally affordable, consider the cost of the sensor and any associated monitoring/subscription services. For incontinence product sensors they often need to be changed every few months, consider the cost of this.