Designates first week in August as "Adult Diaper Need Awareness Week" in New Jersey.
Impact
The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the issue of adult diaper need, which is recognized as a public health concern. By designating a specific week for this purpose, the resolution seeks to educate the public and policymakers regarding the struggles faced by adults who manage incontinence without sufficient resources. This includes emphasizing the importance of clean diapers and incontinence products in maintaining dignity and health for individuals affected by these conditions.
Summary
Assembly Resolution No. 152, introduced in New Jersey, designates the first week of August as 'Adult Diaper Need Awareness Week.' This resolution acknowledges that over twenty-five million American adults experience various forms of incontinence, significantly affecting their daily lives and independence. It highlights that urinary incontinence is particularly prevalent among older adults and women, as well as individuals living with chronic illnesses and disabilities, making access to appropriate management products critical for their quality of life.
Contention
While there may not be direct opposition highlighted within the resolution itself, the implications of such awareness efforts may open discussions around funding and resource allocation for healthcare services and products necessary for individuals dealing with incontinence. Given that many people affected by this issue often live on limited incomes and face accessibility challenges, there could be societal debates around the need for improved insurance coverage and government support for incontinence products, particularly given that existing federal healthcare programs have varied policies regarding coverage for adult diapers.
Establishing the Community Diaper and Incontinence Products Grant Program and the Community Diaper and Incontinence Products Grant Program Fund; directing the Department of Aging to establish a program to improve access to incontinence supplies; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Human Services.