Life After Leaving The Closet
Six months ago I announced that I was ‘coming out of the closet’ regarding my health issue with Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Today I’m back to share how that decision has improved my life. After dealing with POP symptoms for what seemed like an eternity, I finally decided to seek answers to my questions concerning this […]
Overactive Bladder Causes Significant Burden, Regardless of Age Amongst Adults
New survey reveals impact, need for greater discussion about treatment options for condition affecting 33 million Americans this Bladder Health Awareness Month DUBLIN AND CHARLESTON, SC, November 14, 2017 — Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN), in partnership with the National Association For Continence (NAFC), today announced the results of a new survey that revealed the impact […]
Six At-Home Incontinence Treatments To Try
Whether you’ve just started experiencing bladder leaks, or have been dealing with them for a while, knowing how to manage incontinence can be difficult. And even if you’ve scheduled an appointment to see your doctor, there are things you can do before speaking with him or her to start treating the problem. Luckily, there are […]
When To Seek Help For Bladder Leaks
Talking to someone about incontinence can be hard, (most people wait 7 years before seeing a doctor!) but it is often a necessary step in order to get the treatment you need. And while you may feel uncomfortable telling your doctor about your bladder leaks, remember that what you share with your doctor is likely […]
Learning To Accept You Have Incontinence
Over 25 million Americans live with urinary incontinence, which is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. There are many treatment options available for this condition; yet, many people fail to get treatment for it. We get it – this is a hard condition to come to terms with or to even […]
Tech Tips For Helping A Senior From A Distance
As we age, it’s normal to need a little help. Most seniors function just fine; it’s just that sometimes, support from loved ones can make a positive difference. That’s why you’re ready to help your parents or senior friend. Decades ago, you had to live near a senior in order to offer help. If you […]
Patient Perspective: Why I No Longer Mind Wearing Adult Diapers
Wearing adult absorbents used to bother me, but now, I find it freeing.
How To Have An End-Of-Life-Care Talk With Your Parent
It’s not something we ever want to think about, much less discuss. But we all get older, and sooner or later, there will be decisions that need to be made when it comes to how we, and our loved ones, want to be cared for toward the end of our life. Talking about dying is […]
How Seniors Can Age-In-Place Comfortably And Safely
Many seniors can continue to live vital and active lives well after retirement, but safety is always a concern when a senior is living alone. As our bodies age, the risk of falls, broken bones, and other injuries increases, and for some, staying in the home may not be feasible. This is especially true when […]
NAFC’s Top 8 Tips For Caregivers
Top 8 Tips For Caregivers Being a caregiver to someone you love is complicated work – it can be both rewarding, and draining all at once. The emotional and physical demands placed on a caregiver are many. Add to that the financial strain that many caregivers face and it’s easy to see how caregivers can […]
Choosing The Right Long-Term-Care Facility For Your Loved One
Making the decision to place a loved one in a long-term care facility can be difficult. Feelings of guilt and sadness are often present, despite how necessary the decision may be. But there are many situations where a long-term care facility can provide more help to a loved one than you can – and it […]
Bedwetting In Teens – Possible Causes And What To Do About It
Do you have a teen who is still wetting the bed? You’re not alone. Many teens struggle with nocturnal enuresis, a fancy term for nighttime bedwetting. And while it can be frustrating and emotionally draining for both you, and your teen, most of the time, they will grow out of it. There are several reasons […]