TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE IN WOMEN WITHOUT SURGERY
A new systematic review of the nonsurgical treatments for urinary incontinence has recently been completed by PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute), an organization that funds research that can help patients and those who care for them make better-informed decisions about the healthcare choices they face every day. PICORI’s research is guided by patients, caregivers, and […]
Recurrent UTI: What It Is And What To Do About It
If you get urinary tract infections (UTIs) all the time, or even just a couple of UTIs in fairly quick succession, you’re among millions of people around the globe who suffer from recurrent UTIs. For a health issue that is so widespread, there is a surprising lack of information about it. In this article we’ll […]
Caring From Afar During COVID-19
It’s safe to say at this point that the coronavirus has had a profound impact on everyone’s life. Whether you’re a young mother managing small children, navigating a work from home situation, or trying to figure out alternate ways of making a living while you’re business is closed, it’s clear that this is a trying […]
Getting Past The Emotional Burden Of Incontinence
Whether you’ve been following this blog for a while now, or you’ve just found us, chances are you or someone close to you suffers from incontinence. Therefore, it’s likely you know the emotional toll incontinence can take on a person. Apart from the physical distress, incontinence causes people to feel depressed, ashamed, and withdrawn. In […]
TeleHealth Tips
Covid-19 has upended our world, and it has changed the way we run our daily lives. Recently, new regulations were relaxed when it comes to telehealth services for seniors in an effort to prevent both sick and healthy Americans from going to their doctors office in person and spreading the virus. As of March 6, […]
Sheltering In Place During The Coronavirus – How To Be Prepared
COVID-19 has brought to light the stark reality that we’re never really as prepared as we think we are. Whether it’s an extreme weather event, a power outage, or, yes, a virus, having the essentials ready to go is important in the face of an emergency. Fortunately, even though many are required to shelter in […]
Practicing Kindness During The Coronavirus
Well, it’s been quite the couple of weeks, hasn’t it? Much of the country is shut down, people are being asked to stay inside, and the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise here in the US. This is hard, folks. And it’s not like anything we’ve ever experienced. But one thing that has […]
Men And Overactive Bladder
What Is Overactive Bladder? Do you ever feel an urgent need to use the restroom? But when you get there, you barely go? Or maybe you feel like you’re going all the time? Or your urges come on so suddenly that you have trouble making it to a toilet in time, resulting in an accidental […]
These Companies Will Deliver Incontinence Supplies To Your Home
Can’t make it to the store to restock your absorbent pads? Not to worry! These companies will deliver incontinence supplies straight to your door!
Patient Perspective: It’s Hard To Be An Adult Who Wets The Bed
I’m 40 years old, and I have wet the bed all my life. It’s a tough thing for anyone to wet the bed as an adult. You feel ashamed, embarrassed. Dirty even. And for a guy, it feels humiliating. You feel like it’s something that you should be able to control, but it happens almost […]
New Brochure: STOP Putting up with your Overactive Bladder Symptoms
Over 33 million people live with Overactive Bladder – that feeling that you have to go to the bathroom all the time, often with a strong sense of urgency. It’s annoying at best. At its worst, it can cause accidental bladder leaks, is disruptive to your day, and can really put a damper on your […]
How Do I Know If I Have A UTI Or A Kidney Infection?
It may feel like all urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the same – they all feel pretty uncomfortable! But a UTI can occur anywhere within your urinary system and it’s important to know what to look for in case it travels to your kidneys. Read on to learn more about UTIs and Kidney Infections, and […]