Why do people with dementia become incontinent? Unfortunately, it can be traumatic for all when a loved one becomes incontinent. However, sadly, it is a common symptom of dementia. Many find it is easier to manage if they are forewarned and know what to expect. So here are the symptoms of incontinence in dementia that you should be on the lookout for. What is Incontinence?… read more >
While it is all too often the butt of a joke, incontinence is not just part of aging or motherhood. And it won’t just go away on its own. Incontinence is incredibly common and affects more than 5 million Australians, women, men and children included. But fewer than 1 in 3 people actually seek help for incontinence. What is Incontinence? Incontinence is known as any… read more >
Incontinence is already a frustrating condition to work with at times. As a result, you want to ensure that you aren’t contributing to worsening your condition. While simple, unavoidable things like sneezing and coughing can bring on an incontinence accident, there are other lifestyle aspects that can affect you’re your incontinence. So join us today as we discuss the top 8 things that may worsen… read more >
For some, urinary incontinence is a temporary problem that is often resolvable. For example, if your incontinence is due to obesity it is easy to solve with weight loss. However chronic urinary incontinence cannot be fully treated. This is due to the fact that chronic incontinence is often linked to nerve damage, impaired control mechanisms, interstitial cystitis, or an inherited abnormality. Today we will discuss… read more >
Those who suffer from incontinence can have difficulty travelling or planning holidays. This is, unfortunately as common concern with many people across Australia and around the world. Being in an unfamiliar environment, especially one that may have limited bathrooms or restrictions on when they can be used. As a result, this can create anxiety in anyone who has trouble with bladder control. Holistic Incontinence have… read more >
You might be surprised to learn that drinking water actually has its benefits – yes, even when managing incontinence. Encouraging the consumption of water does sound a little odd, so let’s spend a moment looking at how much water you should drink each day, and the benefits. Benefits of drinking water We’ve heard for years that we should be drinking around 2L of water each… read more >
Incontinence, unfortunately, still remains an uncomfortable subject. And above all, the most uncomfortable topic of all is accidental bowel leakage or ABL. ABL carries a stigma that is harder to shake than urinary incontinence. As a result it is incredibly important dispel as many of these myths as possible. So today we are addressing the 4 biggest myths regarding accidental bowel leakage. 1 – Accidental… read more >
There are many reasons why someone might be diagnosed with incontinence and none of those causes are due to age. Around 5 million Australians have trouble with controlling their bladder or bowel. In 2016, there were 3.7 million people aged 65+, with around just over 7% of them suffering severe incontinence. While there is a heavy skew toward older Australians with urinary or faecal incontinence,… read more >
At Holistic Incontinence, we really enjoy knowing that we help people livenormal lives – in fact; some of our customers’ lives have become extraordinarysince being diagnosed with the condition. Whether your day consists of sitting at a desk or standing on your feet; loweffort or high-pressure; or some light exercise or hours of high-intensitytraining, our range of incontinence products will help you achieve everythingyou set… read more >
Let’s take a look at how our great range of products can help reduce skin irritation and problems, especially if you have sensitive skin. We know that when excretions come in contact with the skin for a period of time, and often – very common if you suffer from any kind of incontinence – your skin can become itchy, inflamed and end up feeling very uncomfortable…. read more >
