37 Online Incontinence Resources & Support Groups

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For those people who are dealing with incontinence it can be frustrating to try and find information about incontinence issues. From finding the right incontinence products to locating support groups to help with emotional issues it can be a difficult search. 

The good news is that there are many different incontinence resources that can provide information about support groups and the use of incontinence products to help manage the problem. There is no need to assume that you must only buy adult diapers and settle for using them. The internet has become a valuable source of information when it comes to the topic of incontinence. In addition, many people prefer to search for information and even buy incontinence supplies online from sites that offer adult incontinence products, because of the discretion and privacy that this provides. Best of all, there is a wide variety of subjects that these incontinence resources and support groups can provide.

Some of these subjects are-

• Support groups and information for kids dealing with incontinence-You may be surprised to learn that kids with incontinence face many of the same issues that adults do. However, there is even less information and resources available for them and their parents. Today, there are online sites that can provide information about children’s incontinence products, support for kids, and medical information for their parents. Best of all, these support are designed to be appealing to kids.
   
• Support groups for those people who are dealing with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and incontinence-For people who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia dealing with incontinence can provide additional challenges. Caregivers also need to be aware of what they are facing when they are dealing with the additional challenge of incontinence as they care for their loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. These support groups and resources can provide both emotional support for patients and caregivers, as well as valuable information concerning the more practical issues surrounding the management of incontinence.
   
• Support groups and resources for people with medical conditions causing their incontinence-Many cases of incontinence are caused by an underlying medical condition. This underlying medical condition could be a neurological disorder or even cancer of the bladder or other organs. For those patients it is crucial to obtain the information that they need about their incontinence in terms of how it relates to their medical condition. Today, there is a wide variety of support groups for those patients (and their caregivers), who are dealing with a serious medical issue that is bringing on incontinence.
   
• Support groups and resources for women suffering from incontinence-Even though incontinence does affect both genders the majority of patients with incontinence are female. For women who are dealing with this issue there is lots of information and support that is targeted to help female incontinence sufferers. Best of all women can gain support from other women while they determine the best ways to use incontinence products in managing this problem.
   
• Support groups and resources for those seeking general information about incontinence-If you are looking for support groups to deal with incontinence or need information about general resources there are links to help you do this. Many times people are not looking for specialized information but rather resources about buying incontinence products, what types of incontinence supplies are available, and what are the benefits of certain incontinence treatments. These links can provide that information for both patients and caregivers.

All of the links to the organizations and resources that are listed above can be found at http://caregiverpartnership.com/resources/category/incontinence/1/.

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The Caregiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their care giving questions, including information about home health care products and supplies, from our Wisconsin-based team of Product Specialists who are all current or former caregivers. The company’s web site provides the largest online library of resources on subjects most important to caregivers — from arthritis to assisted living, and Parkinson’s to prostate cancer — as well as access to more than 3,000 home care products for incontinence, skin care, mobility, home safety and daily living aids. The Caregiver Partnership was founded in 2004 by Lynn Wilson of Neenah, Wis. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.