Managing Stress Incontinence - Incontinence Pants


There are millions of women who are finding that they have to deal with managing stress incontinence. This is highly common problem for women of all ages and health status. However, the good news is that there is a variety of incontinence products for women that can make dealing with this issue a lot easier. Many women have found that they can continue on with their daily activities after finding incontinence pads, incontinence underwear, or even adult diapers that allow them to manage their stress incontinence. Best of all, these incontinence supplies can be purchased from online sites that offer adult incontinence products from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Mobility Tools Ease Daily Lives of Those with Parkinson’s


By Lynn Wilson, Co-Founder of The CareGiver Partnership

                         Aging In Place: Making a Home Safer for Seniors



April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and as many as 1 million people in the United States are living with this movement disorder, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Fortunately, there are tools on the market to help those with Parkinson’s lead more mobile, independent lives.

Stress Incontinence Vs. Urge Incontinence: The Differences


Learn the difference:  stress versus urge
urinary incontinence
It may be surprising to learn that not all urinary incontinence is the same. There are different types of urinary incontinence that are caused by different factors. However, the number one thing that anyone with incontinence symptoms needs to understand is that it can be managed. One of the most important management strategies is having the right incontinence products to use. There is a wide variety of different incontinence supplies that can meet the needs of anyone who is trying to find ways to manage their incontinence symptoms.

How to Cope With Incontinence on Vacations


Read about how you can enjoy your trip even
with incontinence
If you have been diagnosed with incontinence you may be uncertain as to what to do first. Health experts stress that it is important to put management strategies in place. One of the most important is finding the right incontinence product to meet your needs.

Today, there are many different incontinence supplies to meet the individual needs of the person with incontinence. Whether you need incontinence pads, incontinence underwear, or adult diapers there is style and type that is right for you. Best of all you can purchase all of these adult incontinence products from sites that sell them online which means that you can shop in comfort and privacy.

Home Remedies to Help Treat Incontinence


Choosing the right type of incontinence
product is very important
When a person first starts experiencing incontinence symptoms they should contact their health care professional. You should never assume that incontinence is something that you just have to live with or is a normal part of aging. Incontinence is more common as we age only because it is often related to medical conditions that become more common as we grow older. However, no matter what your age or health status the only way to have an accurate diagnosis and receive the appropriate treatment is to see your doctor when your incontinence symptoms first become apparent. Waiting out of shame or embarrassment only worsens the problem and makes the treatment longer, more difficult, and more costly.

Have Incontinence - Will Travel


Cancelled flights are a common occurrence today - be prepared
If you have recently been diagnosed with incontinence you may feel that vacations and traveling are a thing of the past. The good news is that with some planning and creativity you can still venture as far away from home as you would like and still effectively manage your incontinence. However, there are a few steps that you should take before you head off to your next destination.

We Urge People at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes to Take Part in Alert Day


by Dianna Malkowski, Physician Assistant & Nutritionist
Dianna Malkowski

On the American Diabetes Association Alert Day, this year on March 27, the association asks the public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they’re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Here at The CareGiver Partnership, we remind everyone that diagnosis and management are key to avoiding serious complications.

Different Ways in Handling Incontinence While Traveling


Planning is key to traveling with incontinence
If you have recently been diagnosed with incontinence you may feel that you will never be able to leave home again. However, the reality is that with some planning and creative thinking you can find ways to manage your incontinence even while you are away from home. One of the first things that you need to do is to find the right incontinence products to meet your needs. You never want to be anywhere without the incontinence supplies that you regularly used. Therefore it is important to know what you need and have plenty on hand before you leave home.

Can Incontinence Skivvies Be Fashionable and Contemporary?


New boxer style disposable underwear
for men.
If you have recently been diagnosed with incontinence you may feel that you are stuck with wearing a bulky, awkward, and ill-fitting adult diaper. The good news is that you don’t have to have to use that type of incontinence product. Today, there is a wide variety of incontinence undergarments that allow people with incontinence to choose the right level of protection while still wearing normal looking underwear. Best of all these types of incontinence underwear can be worn under normal clothing and can be used even by those people how live highly active lifestyles. In addition, there is no need to worry about shopping in public since you can purchase these incontinence supplies online from sites that offer adult incontinence products.

New Depend Silhouette and Real Fit Premium-Quality Absorbent Underwear for Incontinence


by Lynn Wilson, Co-Founder of The CareGiver Partnership
Two new options at The CareGiver Partnership

We are adding Depend Real Fit for Men and Silhouette for Women to our lineup.  These further our mission of providing normalcy and dignity. Depend Real Fit for Men and Silhouette for Women will be available in late April, providing options for active customers looking for the closest thing to real underwear.

Causes and Diagnosis of Urinary and Bowel Incontinence


By Lynn Wilson, Co-Founder of The CareGiver Partnership

Lynn Wilson
Incontinence is most common among older adults because bladder and sphincter muscles weaken with age, decreasing the body’s capacity to store urine and stool. Causes may be temporary and the condition may be treated with a change in habits, or they may indicate a more serious medical condition. Urinary and bowel incontinence often are correctable and always are manageable.

New! Elder Rage - A Must Read for Caregivers



Elder Rage is a Book-on-the-Month Club selection (a first for a book on caregiving) and is a riveting, often LOL humorous non-fiction novel chronicling Jacqueline Marcell's trials, tribulations, and eventual success at managing the care of her aging parents. Also an extensive self-help book, Elder Rage offers solutions for effective management medically, behaviorally, socially, legally, financially, and emotionally of challenging elders who resist care.

Constipation-Related Incontinence: Strategies to Manage It


by Dianna Malkowski, Physician Assistant & Nutritionist
Add fiber to your diet.

Constipation can cause urinary or fecal incontinence as impacted stool puts pressure on the bladder and weakens rectal and intestinal muscles. Strategies for managing constipation-related incontinence include dietary changes and using products that keep skin dry and healthy.

Retirement Quandries—Donut Holes and Paper Trails

An excerpt from Elaine Decker's hilarious new book...
Retirement Sparks: Reigniting the Passion for Life - Irreverent Observations on Retirement

Irreverent Observations on Retirement
Those who are retired or who are caregivers for a retiree will likely relate to the saga from one of my semi-annual checkups. It was the first time I used my insurance since I’d turned 65. I presented my Medicare card, but could not find the one for my supplemental coverage. I rooted through a rubber-banded stack of cards an inch thick. Bank card, AAA, two AARP, countless membership and contact cards, a variety of appointment paperwork as far ahead as next summer. But no United Health card.

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The CareGiver Partnership Offers Tips on Recognizing Malnutrition in Older Adults


by Dianna Malkowski, Physician Assistant & Nutritionist

Dianna Malkowski
March is National Nutrition Month, recognized annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association. In recognition, The CareGiver Partnership offers the following tips on indentifying malnutrition in seniors.