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Ask The Expert: Do You Have Any Tips For Helping My Elderly Parents With Clothing & Absorbents Changes?
Q: My elderly parent(s) experience incontinence, and for the first time, I am being asked to help with their clothing and absorbent product changes. I feel like I’m in over my head. Do you have any tips or suggestions?
A: When it comes to helping your aging loved ones with managing incontinence changes and cleanups, the conversations around these intimate activities can be awkward for both sides. It can even change the dynamics of your relationship. Here are a few tips to make it easier on you and on them.
Caring For Caregivers
One of the things that doesn’t get enough attention when it comes to living with incontinence is caregiving. Those who assist their loved ones managing their symptoms – the emotional ones as well as the physical ones – often don’t get the support they need, and that can take a tremendous toll on their own wellbeing. Today’s guest is Lori Mika, a certified dementia practitioner and a passionate caregiver herself as well as an account executive for Tranquility Incontinence Products, who shares with us about the things you can do to flourish in the caregiving role.
The hidden side of incontinence: Mental health challenges
When most people think about the symptoms of incontinence, they think about physical things like urgency and leaks. But what’s every bit as real – and every bit as troubling – are the mental health symptoms that so many patients live with. Incontinence is significantly associated with depression, anxiety and other mental issues, and addressing them can be a particular challenge.
Today’s guest is Tina Harris from Tenderheart Health Outcomes, here to share with us important information that the team at Tenderheart has learned about mental health from their research and patient surveys. She discusses what patients and caregivers commonly experience and offers strategies to help lighten the mental burden.
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Can UTI’s cause Incontinence? And How They are Related as Women Age
Do you have pain or burning when you pee? If so, you might have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). This condition is quite common, about 50% of women will develop a UTI in their lifetime. It gets even more common as women get older and go through menopause. Many women end up having chronic UTIs that seem to be triggered at the smallest dietary or hormonal change.
A Life Without Falls
Did you know that one in six people in the US are 65 years or older? With a growing older population, falls have become a major concern. Learn how managing incontinence can help reduce the risk of falls and improve overall senior health.
Navigating the Care Pathway for Overactive Bladder and Incontinence
A comprehensive treatment plan for overactive bladder and incontinence is essential for improvement in bladder leaks. Learn how to navigate a care pathway for overactive
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We Count! A new campaign to help women with incontinence
Did you realize that half of all women will experience incontinence? Or that more people have incontinence than either diabetes or heart disease? As alarming as those figures are, incontinence is still something that too few people are willing to talk about, and the end result is that millions suffer in silence – often for years and years – even though there are treatments that can work wonders for them.
That’s why NAFC is introducing the We Count campaign.
8 Most Common Questions About Fistulas – Answered!
If you’ve been diagnosed with a fistula, you may have some questions about what it is, why you have it, and what can be done.
How To Relax Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
Sure, you know all about Kegels and the importance of strengthening the pelvic floor. But did you know that it’s just as important to know
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Caring For Caregivers
One of the things that doesn’t get enough attention when it comes to living with incontinence is caregiving. Those who assist their loved ones managing their symptoms – the emotional ones as well as the physical ones – often don’t get the support they need, and that can take a tremendous toll on their own wellbeing. Today’s guest is Lori Mika, a certified dementia practitioner and a passionate caregiver herself as well as an account executive for Tranquility Incontinence Products, who shares with us about the things you can do to flourish in the caregiving role.
The hidden side of incontinence: Mental health challenges
When most people think about the symptoms of incontinence, they think about physical things like urgency and leaks. But what’s every bit as real – and every bit as troubling – are the mental health symptoms that so many patients live with. Incontinence is significantly associated with depression, anxiety and other mental issues, and addressing them can be a particular challenge.
Today’s guest is Tina Harris from Tenderheart Health Outcomes, here to share with us important information that the team at Tenderheart has learned about mental health from their research and patient surveys. She discusses what patients and caregivers commonly experience and offers strategies to help lighten the mental burden.
Top Tips For Greater Discretion
If you experience moderate to severe incontinence and use disposable absorbent products, it’s likely that you place a high emphasis on being discreet about your condition, especially in public places. Visible bulk, rustling sounds and odors from your product can cause you great embarrassment and draw unwanted attention, making you feel self-conscious.
To help you maintain your dignity and self-confidence, we’ve gathered our top tips to help you to fully participate in your daily activities, work and social gatherings, without worrying about others noticing you’re wearing an absorbent product. Maintaining privacy around your incontinence helps preserve your sense of normalcy and prevents potential stigma or uncomfortable questions from others.
