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Do you have a question about your bladder or bowel condition and want to hear firsthand accounts from others like you? Maybe you just need to vent a little to others who might understand what you’re going through. Or maybe you’re looking to share the insights you’ve learned from living with incontinence.
Connecting with others who share a similar situation can be a great way to learn, and does wonders for your well-being. So many people living with incontinence are too embarrassed to talk to someone about it – even their doctor! That’s why we’ve created the NAFC Message Boards – it’s a safe place where you can share your questions, tips, frustrations, and successes. This is a wonderfully supportive community of people and is a great place to anonymously talk about what you’re experiencing, ask questions, share support, and connect with others – even when you feel you are alone.
No matter what your reason to connect is, there’s an active community waiting for you at the NAFC Message Boards. No judgment, no shame – we invite you to click below and join the conversation!
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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.
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.
