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Choosing the right incontinence solution is not just about products. It is about supporting dignity, reducing workload, and using time and resources wisely in daily care. This guide introduces how value-based incontinence product selection can help you improve outcomes - for residents, caregivers, and your care facility.

Caring for people with dementia comes with unique challenges. When incontinence is an issue to deal with, it can make care even more complex. But with the right understanding and approach, it’s possible to support both independence and dignity - every step of the way.

Anyone who lives with incontinence is also at risk of developing uncomfortable skin conditions such as Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD). Learn more about IAD, its causes and symptoms, and how to prevent it through our three-step process.

The presence of urine odor in nursing homes, home care, or other care settings can quietly affect daily life - for residents, for the staff who care for them, and for the loved ones who visit. In this article, we explore what causes urine odor and share practical, experience-based strategies for preventing and eliminating it. Because when odor is under control, it doesn’t just improve the air - it lifts the atmosphere, supports dignity, and helps everyone feel more at ease in the space they call home.

Incontinence can have various causes. Understanding the underlying cause and type of incontinence is vital to understanding the different treatments and products that are available.

Incontinence is generally associated with loss of bladder control, but it can also refer to leakage of stool. Fecal incontinence is more common in older adults, but adults and children can also be affected. In this article, you can read more about the symptoms and causes of fecal incontinence and what can be done to relieve it.

Discover a timeless incontinence solution for modern healthcare challenges

Healthcare is under pressure. With rising care needs, an aging population, and fewer professionals on the floor, many care facilities are being asked to do more - with less.

From June to September 2026, ABENA is testing reusable shipping boxes in collaboration with circular packaging company RE-ZIP. Across around 50,000 consumer deliveries, customers will receive their orders in reusable boxes that can be returned and used again.

In November 2022, we marked our 20th year as a signatory to the United Nation’s Global Compact (UNGC).

To limit the use of nature’s resources, our incontinence products and Bambo Nature baby diapers come in one of the following two packaging alternatives to virgin plastic.

In April 2024, ABENA A/S became members of the Network for Ecolabeled Procurement, facilitated by Ecolabelling Denmark.

Throughout 2023, ABENA is replacing all lamps in the warehouse and production facilities in Denmark.

At ABENA, we are committed to supporting communities in need. ABENA Slovenia is a great example, demonstrating our values of compassion and social responsibility in action.

Recent initiatives in The Netherlands and in Sweden align with ABENA’s work with sustainability and our efforts to reduce our environmental impact.

In 2024, we carried out 1,089 challenges related to environmental care as part of the global initiative - Ma Petite Planète.

In Aabenraa, Denmark, ABENA’s production facility has just finished a successful pallet optimization project. Now, economic and environmental benefits are gained by optimizing product packaging. In fact, last year, the same amount of products were shipped in 80 fewer containers for one of ABENA’s customers. That saved the customer 4% in the landed cost price.

At ABENA, we are advancing circularity by turning waste into resources. Our paper category, T3 Natural Paper is made from recycled Tetra Pak milk cartons.

Each year, our French colleagues participate in “Pink October”, a global campaign to promote early detection, support research, and honor those affected by breast cancer.

In 2024, we acquired a Core Cleaning Machine, which allows us to separate waste cores from tissue and PE used in the production of laminate and protective sheets.

In Denmark, regions and hospitals have a strong focus on reducing waste that is sent for incineration. This has led to a demand for products that can be recycled.

ABENA GmbH has entered into a new distribution agreement in Germany, which has contributed to emission reduction efforts.

In May 2022, ABENA started using stickers to repair broken cardboard boxes.

People feel lonely every day, and this feeling can be especially strong during festive seasons. As part of our social responsibility efforts, ABENA Finland organized activities to spread joy through acts of care and connection.

In March 2023, bees, bird nesting boxes, insect hotels, apple trees, and currant bushes moved into ABENA Germany, Zörbig location.

In March 2024, we joined forces with the University of Southern Denmark, Design School Kolding, Aarhus and Odense municipalities, and Odense Renovation to uncover the possibility of making Denmark's diaper system more circular by 2030.

At ABENA, we have great ambitions to be our customers’ most trusted supplier. We therefore believe in a transparent business conduct and we use independent third-party certifications to document our results - 16 certifications document our own production.

In close collaboration with Nordisk Microfiber (NMF), ABENA has introduced a new recycling system for cloths and mops made from microfiber. The system is called TAKE BACK.

ABENA is tackling the challenge of residual waste in healthcare through an innovative pilot project in Denmark. By exploring the reuse of disposable textiles from hospitals, we aim to increase circularity and transform waste into new raw materials, while maintaining the high hygiene standards required in the sector.

In Växjö, Sweden, we are testing a technology that optimizes the airflow from our ventilation system.

In December 2023, our subsidiary in France was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for our work with sustainability management performance and continuous improvement in CSR practices.

Proper fluid intake through AQUATIME can improve well-being and help save time on fluid recording.

A Danish municipality has taken a pioneering approach to continence care by shifting towards the use of shaped pads. This strategic move, in collaboration with ABENA, has resulted in improved resident comfort, fewer leakages, and reduced caregiver workload.

“ABENA is our largest non-food supplier, and they help us find good solutions that protect the environment” - says Claus Nielsen, CEO of Sinatur Hotel and Conference

When Kavat Care, a private operator of nursing homes in the Stockholm area, decided to change supplier for consumables, the goal was clear: simplify purchasing and create greater consistency across their facilities. They chose to partner with ABENA Sweden, combining local expertise with a structured, supportive transition.

At the nursing home bangs have in Denmark, they are constantly ahead when it comes to incontinence care. This means fewer disturbances and more dignified care for residents with incontinence. 

The nursing home Lergaarden in Denmark has swapped out normal incontinence products with digital ones. Caregiver Sanne Bundgaard shares their experiences with ABENA Nova. 

The staff at Rise Nursing Home in Rødekro, Denmark, uses ABENA Nova to support several residents. This enhances the quality of life for each resident and enables caregivers to better plan and manage their care tasks.

At the nursing home Plejecenter Solvang in Denmark, the work surrounding incontinence care has been significantly relieved. The intelligent incontinence product, ABENA Nova, has led to fewer lifts, fewer manual checks, and fewer products used.