Navigating Incontinence Challenges: Travel Edition Embarking on a journey is an exciting adventure, and for those managing incontinence, it can present unique challenges. But fear not! With a bit of careful planning and a positive outlook, you can make the most of your travels without letting continence care become a roadblock. In this blog post, […]
Sports and incontinence: Which ones help and which worsen symptoms? Everyone knows that sports and exercise can be really good for your health, boosting benefits such as decreasing your risk of major illness by up to 30%1. In fact, it’s recommended that you do a mixture of strengthening exercises and moderate-intensity activity four to five […]
If you a carer looking after someone with incontinence, it can have its challenges. Keeping this in mind we have developed continence care tips to help you look after those with urinary incontinence. 1. Make sure that the person requiring care has a healthy lifestyle Nutrition is vital factor for your overall health. Quitting smoking […]
You have a few leaks a day, but never lose control of your bladder? You have an active social life, but sometimes need to find a bathroom – and fast – in social situations? You love trying new foods, but you fear what effect they will have on your bladder? If these descriptions sound like […]
It’s not just the beginning of another work week, but the beginning of leaks, urges, and trips to the bathroom that keep you from performing your best. Bladder weakness affects all sorts of individuals, most of whom are of working age. Below you will find life hacks for conquering bladder weakness in different work environments, […]
Do you have light-to-moderate bladder weakness? Do your clothes suddenly feel too snug or too revealing? Does going for a jog make you more anxious than excited? Are you suddenly less-than-thrilled at the thought of going out with your friends and family? No worries – you’re not going crazy. You are one among the millions of […]
Urinary Incontinence (UI) affects more than 423 million people worldwide. That’s 8.7% of the world’s population. Among those diagnosed with UI, almost half over the age of 65 depend on the care of others at home or in a nursing home. Urinary incontinence is a symptom of other health conditions, many of which are physical. […]
As caregivers, we deal with the day-to-day difficulties when it comes to providing adequate care to a patient or a family member that we must take care of. Carrying out this task properly for a bedridden or a patient with restricted mobility, regardless of their age, implies certain difficulties. There are daily basic needs that must […]
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that gradually destroys the dopamine neurons of the brain's dark substance. Dopamine is a chemical that transmits signals to the part of the brain that controls movement. When there is a loss of dopamine in the brain, it cannot co-ordinate with the rest of the body. The 3 major […]
Urinary tract infection is one of the most common types of infection. This infection is usually caused by a bacterium called E. coli that is present in the digestive system and finds its way into the urinary system. For the women, this type of infection is more troublesome and more frequent because of the smaller […]
