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 good health care...
Incontinence
New to Caregiving: How Do I Keep from Going Under?
Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health legal...
Tips for Managing Incontinence with Dementia
Dear Carol: My dad has Alzheimer’s. Since I’ve received support and training from the Alzheimer’s Association for how to deal with his Alzheimer’s...
How to Get Rid of the Urine Smell When Incontinence Accidents Happen
Dear Carol: I feel like my home is becoming contaminated territory! My Dad is a sweetheart, but he’s got dementia and has...
Spouse Criticized for How He Cares for Wife with Dementia
Dear Carol: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. While it hasn’t been easy keeping her home with me, it’s been...
Physical Changes Make Incontinence a Common Concern as People Age
Dear Carol: I’m writing because I want to help my husband, who had surgery for prostate cancer, understand that he’s not alone...
Cohabitation with Parent Working Except for Incontinence Battles
Dear Carol: My mom has lived with us for several years and it’s been going pretty well up to now. Her dementia...
The Stigma of Incontinence Can Keep Older Adults Secluded Adding to Potential for Decline
Dear Carol: I’m worried about my husband. We’re both in our 70s and in relatively good health but he’s had surgery for...
An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Good Reason
A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...
Traveling Well with Both MS and Incontinence Takes Planning
Dear Carol: My wife, age 48, is incontinent due to multiple sclerosis (MS). We used to love camping in national parks, so...
