Incontinence in general can be a difficult condition to deal with. Whether it is urinary or faecal incontinence, you’ll need to change your lifestyle in some way to deal with the difficulties of this condition. It can be a debilitating and embarrassing condition, and difficult to discuss as it is still considered a taboo subject. But some patients are diagnosed with a more severe condition… read more >
Incontinence products have come a long way over the years. Incontinence pants have transformed the lives of those with living with incontinence or caring for someone with incontinence. But there are so many products available now, it can be hard to choose the right ones for your needs. Today we are going to discuss disposable incontinence underwear vs. washable incontinence underwear. Disposable Incontinence Underwear Shopping… read more >
Incontinence is already a topic women don’t like to discuss, especially younger women. So the topic of incontinence before, during, and/or after a period is almost completely unspoken. But for many women, regardless of age, incontinence during the menstrual cycle does occur. For some women it occurs the week before. For others it is during their period. And for some it is after their period…. read more >
Incontinence is often seen as an embarrassing condition. And while there are medical treatments and medications that can help, sometimes they are just not enough. Sometimes we need to add some holistic remedies that complement the medical treatments. Of course, you should always check home remedies with your doctor first, to ensure they won’t interact with your medications. Today we are going to talk about… read more >
Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is the involuntary release of urine during sleep, and is very common. Almost a third of 4-year-olds wet the bed. By the time children reach 6 only 1 in 10 still wet the bed, and by 10 only 1 in 20 continue to wet the bed. Bedwetting is a problem for many school-aged children but the good news is… read more >
In the last two years, all we’ve heard about is COVID-19 and how it affects us, as well as the mortality rates. As we know, COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new form of coronavirus that was discovered in December 2019. The most common symptoms we’re told to look out for are fever, cough, tiredness, and loss of taste or smell. Less common… read more >
Millions of people live with incontinence, yet we still see it as a taboo subject. Those who suffer from incontinence don’t talk about it, don’t admit they have it, or even seek treatment for it. Incontinence is a health condition most adults simply do not want to discuss. Whether this is from fear, shame, embarrassment, or loss of confidence, many of those with incontinence often… read more >
Urinary incontinence can significantly impact a man’s quality of life. It can make it hard to sit through lengthy meetings and aisle seats become a necessity so there’s an easy escape to a bathroom. It may even become necessary to wear incontinence pads and underwear. Normally the brain will alert you to use the bathroom when your bladder is only partially full. This gives you… read more >
Do you suffer from incontinence? Are you struggling to manage your symptoms and are looking for an effective way to manage leaks? You’re not alone. Over 5 million people in Australia suffer from incontinence every day. Adult incontinence is difficult for all involved – the individual, their family and for caregivers. Many patients also suffer mental stress due to the stigma surrounding incontinence. People often… read more >
With COVID-19 still a very real threat to our society, we all need to get safer and savvier in our personal lives. Those suffering from medical conditions, incontinence included, also need to be safe. Today we are going to discuss why those of us with incontinence, and our families, need to ensure we utilise disposable face masks. What Are Disposable Face Masks? Disposable face masks… read more >
