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Comfort, Savings, and Sustainability: Why Reusable Incontinence Products Make Sense

When it comes to managing incontinence, many people are introduced to disposable products first. But what if there were a better, more sustainable, and more comfortable option? Reusable incontinence supplies—especially underpads—are gaining momentum among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers for good reason. They offer a smarter long-term solution that balances performance, comfort, and environmental impact.

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Stop the Leaks! Improving Health through Better Incontinence Care at Home

Incontinence can be challenging for almost anyone, and it can be particularly difficult for frail, older patients as well as those on Medicare and Medicaid. Today’s guests are here to let you know that it doesn’t have to be.

They’re here to give us a sneak peek into a soon-to-be-published study that patients, physicians and caregivers can all take comfort in, because it demonstrates how an easy-to-implement program can generate significant symptom improvement and dramatically increase quality of life for incontinence sufferers.

For more than twenty years, Tenderheart Health Outcomes has been offering personalized incontinence coaching, high-quality products and close, personal support for members of the incontinence community.

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Ask The Expert: How Do I Talk to My Doctor About Urinary Incontinence?

One of the most important steps you can take is having an honest and open conversation with your healthcare provider. Whether you’re newly experiencing symptoms or have been managing them for years, your doctor can help you uncover causes, explore treatment options, and improve your quality of life.

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SUI isn’t a life sentence – effective, innovative treatments are here now

If you’ve had enough of leaking when you laugh or cough or sneeze, if you’ve spent enough on pads and products to help keep you dry, and if you’re tired of just managing your condition rather than seeing real improvements, we have good news for you: Stress urinary incontinence can be treated.

Today’s guest is Gloria Kolb, founder and CEO of Elidah, the medical device company behind Elitone and Elitone Urge. The Elitone family of products are the only FDA-cleared external solutions that tone your pelvic floor and calm your overactive bladder.

Gloria discusses what Stress Urinary Incontinence is in detail, explains why it’s so common and addresses the full range of treatments that patients have available to them.

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Practical Tips for Caregivers Managing Urinary Incontinence at Home

Urinary incontinence is a common and often challenging condition, particularly for aging adults and individuals with certain chronic illnesses or disabilities. As a caregiver, managing urinary incontinence at home can be emotionally and physically demanding, but with the right strategies and products, you can help your loved one maintain their dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
This blog provides practical tips for caregivers who support individuals experiencing urinary incontinence. Whether you’re new to caregiving or looking to improve your current routines, these guidelines can help you approach this sensitive issue with compassion and effectiveness.

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Taking Charge: A Man’s Guide to Staying on Top of Health Over 40

Turning 40 can feel like hitting a checkpoint in life. You’ve likely weathered a few storms, gained some wisdom, and maybe even started noticing a few new aches and pains. It’s the perfect time to take charge, prioritize your well-being, and set yourself up for decades of energy, strength, and longevity.
Men often put their health on the back burner—blame it on busy schedules, reluctance to go to the doctor, or simply not knowing where to start. But staying healthy after 40 doesn’t have to be complicated. It just takes a proactive mindset and a little bit of structure.

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The Most Common Types of Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is  a major symptom of overactive bladder (OAB), a clinical syndrome characterized by urinary urgency (and sometimes frequent urination and nocturia.) According to the American Urological Association, up to 5% of men and 30% of women experience urinary incontinence in the U.S.

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Women’s Health: What To Expect At Every Stage

Women’s Health Month is a time to focus on the unique health needs of women and encourage proactive wellness. This month serves as a reminder for women to prioritize their health through education, self-care, and regular screenings. Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, or beyond, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and staying up to date with essential check-ups can lead to long-term well-being.

Kolo Podcast Caring For Skin

Caring for your skin when living with incontinence

Anyone who lives with incontinence knows that leakage isn’t just embarrassing or uncomfortable – it can create skin issues that range from simply irritating to genuinely endangering. Today’s guest is Kolo Wilkinson, Clinical Nurse Lead with Tranquility Incontinence Products, and she shares with us advice and insight on how to best care for your skin, how to choose the most effective products and much, much more.

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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.

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Postpartum Incontinence

Bladder leaks can come as a shock for new moms, and can be overwhelming to deal with when caring for a new baby. Learn how to manage them from Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C

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