Managing Incontinence During The Summer Months: Tips To Stay Dry
Incontinence can be difficult to manage any time of year, but managing incontinence during the summer months can be especially challenging due to heat, lighter-colored and light-weight clothing, and the extra activity that generally accompanies summer. Learn how to keep going without letting incontinence get in the way during these warmer months. Struggle with bladder […]
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: Knowledge Is Power
This story is a part of the National Association For Continence’s “Voices Of Incontinence” campaign, which shows, in patient’s own words, what it’s like to live with incontinence:Don’t Let Incontinence Control . Learn more about this campaign, watch the videos, read other stories, and find resources to manage bladder leaks here. I’ve always been an […]
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: Incontinence Can Be An Isolating Condition – But Only If You Allow It To Be.
This story is a part of the National Association For Continence’s “Voices Of Incontinence” campaign, which shows, in patient’s own words, what it’s like to live with incontinence. Learn more about this campaign, watch the videos, read other stories, and find resources to manage bladder leaks here. After living with incontinence for going on 20 […]
Have To Use A Catheter? Don’t Panic!
Has your doctor told you need to start using a catheter? While those words may bring up dread in most people, using a catheter is actually not as difficult or as bad as you might think. In fact, once they get used to it, many people find that using a catheter can be quite freeing. […]
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: With Incontinence, Your Imagination Is Your Own Worst Enemy.
This story is a part of the National Association For Continence’s “Voices Of Incontinence” campaign, which shows, in patient’s own words, what it’s like to live with incontinence. Learn more about this campaign, watch the videos, read other stories, and find resources to manage bladder leaks here. Having incontinence is as much a psychological issue […]
What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the leading types of cancer in men. In fact, according to The Prostate Cancer Foundation, more than 3 million US men are living with prostate cancer, and in the US, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his life-time. And for those of African descent, that […]
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: I Don’t Let Incontinence Negatively Affect My Life
This story is a part of the National Association For Continence’s “Voices Of Incontinence” campaign, which shows, in patient’s own words, what it’s like to live with incontinence. Learn more about this campaign, watch the videos, read other stories, and find resources to manage bladder leaks here. I’m 67 years old. I’ve had bladder leaks […]
Physical Therapy After Prostatectomy
Many men with prostate cancer elect to have a prostatectomy – the complete removal of the prostate. This type of surgery does help eliminate the cancer, however a prostatectomy also causes a number of other undesirable consequences, sometimes including incontinence. Not every man will experience incontinence after a prostatectomy, but those who do may […]
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: Incontinence Makes Me Feel So Depressed
This story is a part of the National Association For Continence’s “Voices Of Incontinence” campaign, which shows, in patient’s own words, what it’s like to live with incontinence. Learn more about this campaign, watch the videos, read other stories, and find resources to manage bladder leaks here. I’ve always considered myself to be an upbeat […]
Overactive Bladder in Men
You’ve all probably seen ads on television showing women rushing to the bathroom because of a severe or sudden urge to urinate. That’s overactive bladder (OAB). You’ve also seen ads of men rushing to the bathroom at football games. Those ads say it’s a prostate or “growing problem” – the prostate is getting too big […]
Incontinence Dilemma: Quality or Savings? Both!
As the average life-span in most developed countries continues to grow, the prevalence of incontinence will continue to rise and the demand for incontinence services will continue to increase. According to data published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the prevalence of incontinence among people aged 65 and over is significant. Prevalence […]
Tips For Managing Incontinence In Men
Incontinence may be more common in women, but many men experience it too. Read on to learn more about incontinence in men, and how to treat it. What is incontinence? The official definition of incontinence is the inability to hold urine, resulting in bladder leakage. Men are more likely to get incontinence as they age, […]
