3 FREE Workout Apps To Help Get You Back On Track
Getting into a workout habit can be difficult. That’s why we love workout apps – they make it so much easier to stick to your workout plan. For the person who is short on time, looking for a way to count calorie-intake, or in need of some new moves, read below. This post is for […]
Ask The Doc: How Do I Set A Changing Schedule For My Elderly Mother
Question: How Do I Set A Changing Schedule For My Elderly Mother? My mother is 94 and has Alzheimer’s. She wears pullups at night and a pad during the day because of her urinary incontinence. We keep asking her care home to take her to the toilet and change her pad during the day, but […]
Healthcare Specialties And When To See Them
Have you been thinking about talking to a doctor about your bladder leakage problems, but just can’t muster the courage, or figure out exactly who you should talk to about it? You’re not alone. A recent poll from NAFC asked people who suffer from incontinence how long it took them to talk to their doctor. […]
Can Vaginal Hormones Help With Incontinence?
If you clicked the link to this post there is a good chance you are one of the 50% of women with urinary leakage that began or worsened around the time of menopause. Maybe you’ve mentioned it in passing to a friend when you rushed to find a bathroom at the department store or when […]
All About OAB – Part 2
Listen to this episode of The Life Without Leaks podcast using the player above or check it out on Apple Podcasts, iheart Radio, or Spotify, listen All About OAB – Part 2. Summary This is the 2nd in a 2-part series on Overactive Bladder. In this second half of our discussion with Steve Gregg, Executive […]
Choose Adult Briefs And Pull-Ups Wisely
By Deanna Vigliotta Whether aging in place at home or residing in a senior living community, older adults living with incontinence face unique health challenges. The risk of pressure sores, UTIs, and falls are all unfortunately common problems that occur in these individuals. However, seniors can greatly reduce their risk of these challenges, and subsequently, […]
How To Identify Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
You’ve likely heard that Kegel exercises are good for the pelvic floor for a while now, and for good reason. Regularly incorporating Kegels into your workout helps strengthen the pelvic floor, which can prevent bladder leaks and other pelvic floor problems. You may even notice stronger orgasms! But before you’re able to perform Kegels, you […]
Can Constipation Cause Urinary Incontinence?
We’ve all likely experienced constipation at some point in our lives. But if you experience both constipation and urinary incontinence regularly, it’s possible that one is contributing to the other. WHAT IS CONSTIPATION? Constipation is a condition in which you go too long without having a bowel movement. While this happens to almost everyone at […]
What To Know About Urinary Incontinence In Women
Urinary incontinence is the medical term used to describe the accidental loss of urine. It plagues over 25 million adults in the United States every year and can be both chronic and temporary. (1) Urinary incontinence affects twice as many women as men and becomes more common as you age. (2) In this article, we’ll […]
What is a hypertonic pelvic floor?
QUESTION: I’VE BEEN TOLD THAT I HAVE A HYPERTONIC PELVIC FLOOR. WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT? ANSWER: A hypertonic pelvic floor is when the pelvic floor muscles are either unrelaxed or so tense that they’re unable to relax. This is an area that is not widely recognized, so it’s […]
How to get the best incontinence products covered by medicaid
This article was contributed by Tranquility® Products – Real Life Protection for real, everyday demands. Medicaid is the largest insurance provider in the U.S., covering over 72 million Americans. The Medicaid program is designed to provide health insurance, Long-Term Care services, and potentially medical supplies such as incontinence care products, to individuals and families who […]
The Overactive Bladder Diet
Certain foods can aggravate your bladder, but others may help to stop frequent urination caused by an Overactive Bladder. Learn the foods to incorporate in a diet for Overactive Bladder, and which foods to avoid. Over 33 million Americans live with overactive bladder, a condition where the hallmark symptoms are an urgent and frequent need […]
