Incontinence

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How to Handle Urinary Incontinence: Tips from a Gynecologist

The aging process brings with it any number of indignities. One of those is incontinence. People without the problem may look at...

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Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Made Premium Incontinence Protection Easier to Find

As is the case with most people living with advanced dementia Harris Sterling’s father developed incontinence. Along with other difficult issues that...

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Could a New Medication Be the Cause of Mom’s Increased Falls?

Dear Carol: My mom’s had a lot of health problems in her life, so her prescription list is long. Yet, sure enough,...

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Why Would Mom Choose to Smell Rather Than Use Incontinence Products?

Dear Carol: My mom is only 79 but she has a lot of health problems including lung disease requiring oxygen. She receives...

Caregiver Burnout is Best Prevented Since Recovery Is Hard on Everyone

Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family,...

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In What Way Does Food Affect Incontinence?

Situations such as dementia, heart ailments, and incontinence do not go away whether your loved one is in a care facility or...

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Fecal Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect of Various Conditions Including Constipation

Many conditions can carry as a side effect some degree of fecal incontinence, so if you are affected or someone you care...

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Embarrassment Over Incontinence Can Be Overcome with Support

Dear Carol: I’m a 65-year-old man who had prostate surgery for cancer that left me incontinent. While I’m certainly grateful that the...

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Urinary Incontinence Not Uncommon Yet Stigma Persists

Social stigma. It’s a problem for people with nearly any condition that places them outside what is viewed as the norm, whether...

Changing Bedding and Protecting Furniture Challenges Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care...

Incontinence

How to Handle Urinary Incontinence: Tips from a Gynecologist

Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Made Premium Incontinence Protection Easier to Find

Could a New Medication Be the Cause of Mom’s Increased Falls?

Why Would Mom Choose to Smell Rather Than Use Incontinence Products?

Caregiver Burnout is Best Prevented Since Recovery Is Hard on Everyone

In What Way Does Food Affect Incontinence?

Fecal Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect of Various Conditions Including Constipation

Embarrassment Over Incontinence Can Be Overcome with Support

Urinary Incontinence Not Uncommon Yet Stigma Persists

Changing Bedding and Protecting Furniture Challenges Alzheimer’s Caregivers

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