Top Ten Most Read Caregiver Articles in April 2012
Living Separate Lives "Together"
When Depressed Husbands Refuse Help
Overcoming Sadness and Depression, Naturally
The Ultimate Caregiver
Choosing Well: Long-Term Care Facilities
Urinary Incontinence Treatments for Women
The Reversing Trend
A Silent Crisis: Working Caregivers Are Begging For Help
Home Care Tips for Elderly Loved Ones
Companions Provide Solutions
About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their caregiving 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, Wisc. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.
Coping with Fecal Incontinence
Dianna Malkowski Physician Asst & Nutritionist |
Incontinence Underwear is Pretty Again!
New form fitting Silhouette from Depend |
Constipation: An in Depth Look at Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Eating more fiber is one step in the right direction |
Incontinence Treatments - From Exercise to Surgery
Dianna Malkowski Physician Asst & Nutritionist |
Common Causes of Oily Diarrhea
Any type of bowel incontinence can be highly distressing. This is often the case when the patient realizes that they have oily diarrhea. While there are many different reasons for oily diarrhea it is important to manage the problem while seeking out treatment. This can be done most effectively with the use of the right type of incontinence products. There is a wide variety of incontinence products that can help patients who are dealing with oily diarrhea. These incontinence products range from adult diapers to incontinence undergarments (often referred to as incontinence underwear), that can be worn with or without incontinence pads. All of these incontinence supplies can be bought from sites that sell adult incontinence products online. For help and guidance in selecting incontinence products please visit The Incontinence Product Finder.
Incontinence Treatment For The Elderly
The older you are, the more likely you may experience incontinence |
With urinary incontinence you will end up dealing with bladder problem that can make it close to impossible for you to hold urine in the bladder and it tends to involuntarily leak out. For some people the bladder leakage problem can be something that is mild or it can be very severe and may require surgery in addition to management of it with adult diapers and other products.
Caregivers: Healthy Adult Diaper Changing Practices When Having Fecal Incontinence
Dianna Malkowski Physician Asst & Nutritionist |
Bowel or fecal incontinence can be an overwhelming problem to deal with. However, when you have the right incontinence products it can be far more manageable. There is a wide variety of adult incontinence products that can help you to deal with fecal or bowel incontinence if you are experiencing symptoms. Many people with this type of incontinence choose to use adult diapers for the highest level of protection while others find they are more comfortable using incontinence underwear with an incontinence pad that is specially made for fecal or bowel incontinence. You can find these at
Arthritis Sufferers Can Improve Quality of Life with Daily Living Aids
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Dianna Malkowski, Physician Assistant & Nutritionist
Dianna Malkowski |
May is Arthritis
Awareness Month, and 2012 marks 60 years of education and life-improving
programs from the Arthritis Foundation. Daily living aids combined with
prescribed treatment can improve the quality of life for individuals with
arthritis.
Fecal Incontinence - Symptoms and Treatment
Many conditions cause fecal incontinence |
Bowel Incontinence Treatment - Which One is Right for You?
Seek medical treatment |
500 Different Types of Adult Diapers - How to Sort Them Out
There are literally over 500 types of incontinence products - check out this helpful tool |
Bowel Incontinence Products - Help For Sufferers Who Are Immobilized
The fecal specialist- not available in store Learn More>> |
Bowel incontinence is often a debilitating condition due to the shame and embarrassment that many sufferers feel. However, there is a wide variety of incontinence products that can help patients with bowel incontinence return to their normal activities while effectively managing this problem. Many people with bowel incontinence choose to use an adult diaper to help them but there is a wide variety of other incontinence products that can be used as well. One of these products is part of the Abena adult diaper line and can be found here.
African American Women and Urinary Incontinence
Health differences: African American Women versus Caucasian Women |
Bowel Incontinence is One of Many Problems You May Have with Your Colon
Medications can cause bowel incontinence, among a number of other causes. |
Why Prevail Incontinence Products Are Suitable For All Needs
#1 in the U.S. - Widest selection and works better and is lower in cost than Depend incontinence products |
Prevail adult diapers come in a variety of options for
men and women, making it easy for you to find adult diapers or products that
can help you in managing incontinence properly. One of the best reasons to
choose the Prevail line over other incontinence product lines is due to the
comfort and fit of their products. They have adult diapers that are actually
sized specially for both genders, making them custom fit to your body.
Coping with Fecal Soiling as a Result of Adult Encopresis
Sometimes referred to as anal leakage |
Bowel Incontinence
Dianna Malkowski Physician Asst. |
A person suffering from bowel incontinence will need to turn to adult diapers and other incontinence supplies that can help you to live your life more effectively and without embarrassment over your condition. When a person suffers from bowel incontinence their bowel will involuntarily pass stool. Sometimes it happens when your body is passing gas but at other times it will be fecal matter that passes on it’s own. Adult diapers will help to catch the fecal matter that is released here is a link to help you find quality incontinence products: http://www.caregiverpartnership.com/incontinence-product-finder/.
Bowel Incontinence and Kegel Exercise
This product from Sweden is specially designed for bowel incontinence Learn More>> |
Why Nutrition Matters With Incontinence
Dianna Malkowski |
Incontinence is a common problem among the elderly but it can happen to anyone. When you are dealing with incontinence you need to consider the cause and type that you are dealing with in order to know what you are having to manage so you can purchase the right incontinence products. Nutrition is one of the things that you need to focus on when you are dealing with incontinence as it can limit the frequency of your incontinence episodes. Here are some tips that will help you to understand the impact of nutrition and incontinence.
What Are the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?
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Numbness
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Tingling
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Weakness
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Bowel Continence - Can Constipation Cause Incontinence?
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The Pros of Adult Cloth Diapers
Comfort, cost, discretion and eco friendly are several benefits of reusable |
Springtime Aging-in-Place Tips Can Help Seniors Prevent Falls Outdoors
Spring is a good time to assess a
home’s safety and make fall-prevention improvements. Aging in place, or
remaining safe and comfortable at home at any age, can require modifications,
from simple products that make life easier to home improvements necessary to
remaining independent.
Best Adult Diapers for Managing Fecal Incontinence
Fecal specialist from Denmark Learn More>> |
The Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Having multiple sclerosis means you can develop new
symptoms at any time, one of the symptoms you may develop is incontinence. Incontinence
arises when your body leaks urine or fecal matter without your control. Bladder
control and multiple sclerosis is quite common as your muscles may be weaker
and you have issues with the muscle control, balance, and coordination. What
are some of the common symptoms of MS? It varies from person to person, so it
is hard to say that there is just a list that you can define as MS symptoms.
However there are a few symptoms that are common in the initial stages of MS:
Basic Coping Methods for Common Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis |
Surprising News about Incontinence and Senior Sex
Tips to maintaining a satisfying sex life -- with incontinence |
An Overview of the Causes of Fecal Incontinence
Fecal Incontinence |
Fecal incontinence will require you to use adult diapers
and other incontinence supplies to help you maintain your dignity. If you do
not want others to know that you are suffering from this condition you need to
use these products to discreetly hide it. What causes fecal incontinence and
how long will you suffer from this embarrassing condition? What type of
treatments are available to help you deal with fecal incontinence?
Fecal incontinence occurs when your intestines
involuntarily release stool, gas, or liquid. It is important to meet with your
doctor to discuss your symptoms of fecal incontinence so they can rule out any
links to possible conditions like Crohn’s disease. It is also important to meet
with them so they can perform tests and rule out if you need surgery or if they
would like to break up some of the stool to help it pass easier if you have
dealt with constipation and you are now dealing with a lot of diarrhea. To
learn about various types of incontinence click here: http://www.caregiverpartnership.com/landing/incontinence/.
When you are unable to control when your body releases stool, you could be
dealing with a very embarrassing problem. Thank goodness for all the different
incontinence supplies that are on the market as the can prevent others from
knowing that you have this condition as you can easily hide it with the
underwear.
Both males and females can deal with fecal incontinence
though there is a greater report of women saying they are dealing with it
compared to men. Studies being done may indicate that way a woman’s body is
made as the reason for fecal incontinence. Some women that are pregnant will
deal with it as the body commonly deals with constipation during pregnancy and
can lead to a breakdown of the intestines and muscles after childbirth. This
can lead you to have bowel leakage and it can be highly embarrassing. Wearing
adult diapers during pregnancy and after childbirth can help you to maintain
your dignity. It will allow you to hide your condition from others and can make
it easier on you to feel protected when you are out: http://www.caregiverpartnership.com/incontinence-product-finder/.
Speaking to your doctor about fecal incontinence is one
of the best things you can do. Since many people with incontinence problems
feel embarrassed about their condition, it can be hard to treat. Talking to
your doctor can help you to overcome your anxiety about fecal incontinence and to
know that you are not alone. Learning more about fecal incontinence will also
help you to know what your options are and it can be much easier for you to
feel that there is going to be relief or hope from fecal incontinence someday.
Wearing adult diapers like this one: http://caregiverpartnership.com/product/abena-abri-san-special-pad-for-fecal-urinary-incontinence/746/
will help you to feel confident again. Others will not be able to detect your
diaper and it can help you to finally find relief from incontinence problems.
The big issue with fecal incontinence is not only that you have to worry about
it when you are out but you may be worried about the smell as others could
detect it. Buying quality adult diapers like the Abena brand will prevent
others from smelling the odor that can be released with fecal incontinence as
it includes special PH chemicals and other things to help neutralize the smell.
Constipation and diarrhea are two common bowel problems
that can be frustrating to deal with. If you are dealing with them and you see
a lot of anal leakage that occurs because of them you need to seek out medical
treatment immediately. In addition to getting help from your doctor you need to
purchase adult diapers so you can enjoy your life and live without
embarrassment: http://caregiverpartnership.com/search/bowel/.
About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver
Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their
caregiving 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, Wisc. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com
to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.
Reusable Incontinence Briefs
Reusable briefs for men and women can be less expensive |
Finding the right type of incontinence products will help to make your life easier as you can go out in public again without worrying that you will have an incontinent episode. If you do, your incontinence underwear will be there to capture the urine loss that occurs.
Adult diapers can become quite expensive as you can easily go through several pairs a day. A great way to make managing incontinence easier is by using reusable incontinence briefs.
The Use of Incontinence Products in Elder Care
Discussions about incontinence with a loved one can be a sensitive subject |
The Faces of Spina Bifida - A New to the World Magazine
Faces of Spina Bifida is an online magazine that celebrates diversity among people with Spina Bifida. It’s the world's first website that brings together, in one place, the spina bifida community by creating a platform for collecting news and research articles about spina bifida. Readers are invited to chronicle their life, inspire, and make new connections.
Most of the articles and stories on Faces of Spina Bifida magazine are drawn from other news sources throughout the world.
The site features include...
- Stories about people living with spina bifida worldwide
- Research, legislative, and healthcare news
- National and regional group resources, regardless of affiliation
- Resource links maintained and updated continually
- Event announcements, hire professionals, obituaries
- Popular blogs written by families and individuals
- Videos
- News
- Popular spina bifida blogs
- Events
- a Marketplace of helpful products, books, services
Alyson Flynn, Publisher |
When they write and publish their own stories, they are careful to use People First Language. However, they hesitate changing the language used in the original stories because they don’t want to sugar-coat reality for their readers. Instead, they want the magazine readers to freely express “I do or don’t like how that is written.”
The new site has really created a follow among the roughly 166,000 with spina bifida in the U.S. alone.
Here is what readers are saying...
Dan, via Facebook
Thank you for what you do for those with SB, and Mylo patients.
Frank, via Twitter
Thank you for having this magazine and FB page! My daughter has SB L3-S3 and just turned 4. Its encouraging to see all these faces of adults and children, to know I have hope as does she to do things that she wants to do! Thanks and am really excited to keep up with all the info!!
Sasheen, via Facebook
@FacesofSB very amusing!!! Fame at last! Great website btw.
Karen, retired paralympian and one of our “Famous Faces”
I’m looking at the site and it’s giving me goosebumps! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
Carla, mother & agent of author Katherine The Adventures of KatGirl
I’ve been following your site for a while, lots of great info.
Kind Regards, Sara
www.spinabifidastories.com
I cannot thank you enough for including baby Dot among your Famous Faces of Spina Bifida.Indeed she is “living an exemplary life” (and she was very honored to be included alongside John Mellencamp, Hank Williams, Sr., and Frida Kahlo!). She is a remarkable little soul, and I hope her journey is an encouragement to your wonderful readers.
Alyson, thank you so much for singing Dot’s song on FacesofSpinaBifida.com, and for encouraging folks to sponsor her. We are blessed to have you and your team in the Tabby’s Place family. I have attached some even more recent photos of Dot.
Thank you again, and God bless you!
Warmly, Angela, Development Director, Tabby’s Place
I am a “fan” of your “Faces of Spina Bifida page on Facebook. I LOVE IT! I Love reading other people’s stories and feeling connected to so many wonderful people.
I appreciate the work you are doing for all of us. THANK YOU!!!
Many blessings to you, Shauna, Owner of Divine Potential
www.divinepotential.com
To find out more about all aspects of incontinence please visit http://caregiverpartnership.com/landing/incontinence. For help and guidance in selecting incontinence products please http://caregiverpartnership.com/incontinence-product-finder.
About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their caregiving 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, Wisc. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.
Are Reusable Adult Diapers Best?
Reusable or disposable. Which to buy? |
One of the things you need to consider is the type of adult diapers you are using. Some people like the disposable adult diapers where others like the reusable adult diapers. The reusable adult diapers are great as they cost less and they come with a number of different styles, making them look quite similar to the regular underwear you are used to wearing all the time.
Learn how pizza delivery may have saved Mrs. Kordsmeiers life...
"Pizza may have saved my life" |
Recently, it was reported that Mrs. Kordsmeier had ordered a pizza and two diet cokes for her main meal -- everyday for three years. After three days passed and she hadn't ordered, her alert delivery person asked her boss if she could find out what was going on. When 911 went inside, they found Mrs. Kordsmeier had fallen and had laid on the floor for three days - all alone without food or water. Here is a solution - freshly prepared, home delivered meals.
Protective Underwear For Incontinence Issues
How do you choose? There are over 500 incontinence products? |
Prevail Incontinence Products - Things Everyone Should Know About Adult Diapers
#1 selling incontinence brand. More styles, sizes and absorbencies than any other brand. |
Prevail provides you with options for all different types
of incontinence. Some people with urinary incontinence will find relief from
lightweight adult diapers. However individuals with fecal incontinence will
have very different needs. One of the diapers to consider using is the Prevail
Baratric Adult diaper. These diapers are wonderful solutions as they have an
odor shield, helping to prevent others from detecting the smell. The Prevail
line is great because they offer you some great options like the EZ Lock
fasteners on the sides. This is beneficial at tightening the adult diapers to
your body shape. The stretchy diaper conforms around your body, which also can
help you to keep the urine in the diaper! The Prevail Baratric Adult diapers
come with several different absorbency options and cost about $80 for 40.
The Prevail Super Absorbent Air Permeable Underpads are
another great option to use for anyone trying to deal with incontinence. For
$80 you will be able to get 72 underpads that can be used to protect your
furniture are other areas of the home. Use these pads to place on your couches
and even in your car just in case you do have a problem with leaking once and
awhile!
Many individuals using Prevail underwear recommend using the Prevail specialty brief. Individuals that have a lot of urine loss need to use these briefs because they offer a lot of protection from heavy urine loss problems. These Prevail briefs have several sizes you can use, making it easy for you to have several options to choose from so you can find one that does form to your body correctly.
Prevail protective underwear tends to land at the top of
the list for many of their adult diapers and other products. The reason why is
because they have breathable zones with their products which helps to reduce
the smell of your incontinence problem. The extra breathable zones are also
great as they allow you to have help with drying the skin so you don’t have
issues with skin rashes. Having skin breakdowns is a big issue that people have
when they are dealing with incontinence. The middle of the Prevail diapers have
an extra absorbent section so you can easily manage issues with low flow or
heavy flow issues pertaining to incontinence.
The Prevail Breezers are another option that you can use
when you are trying to manage incontinence. The Prevail Breezers offer you the
ability to discretely handle incontinence As they have an extra leakage
protection area that helps in reducing your troubles with leaking throughout
the day. Many consumers find that the Prevail Breezers are one of the best
lines of adult diapers because they are comfortable and secure well to your
body.
When you are shopping for adult diapers you always want
to look for products that will remove the urine from the skin and can truly
help in preventing leakage. Look for adult diapers that are easy for you to
change out and will be easy for you to manage so you do not have issues with
sanitation as you are focused on properly managing incontinence. Don’t let
incontinence run your life anymore and try some of the Prevail protective
underwear products that can give you back your dignity!
http://caregiverpartnership.com/landing/prevail/
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About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their caregiving 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, Wisc. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.
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Pressure Sores (Bedsores): Causes and Treatments
Pressure or bed sores are common among the elderly. |
Identify Bed Sores
How can you see when you have bed sores or when a loved one has bed sores? Here are some ways in which you can identify them:
· Discoloration of the skin. You will notice that this area looks reddish in color or it may even turn into a purple color.
· Smell from the sore.
· Swelling or oozing from the sore
· Tenderness and pain
· Pain that goes deep into the muscles
If your loved one is in the hospital the nursing staff will work hard to change the bandages on the bed sores to try and reduce the infection and they will work hard on getting your loved one out of bed so they can walk around. Mobility is the best thing to do for bed sores as you need to try and limit how often the person is lying in bed or sitting.
Risk Factors
What are some of the risk factors for pressure sores? They can happen to anyone but the individuals that have limited mobility are usually at the greatest risk for them. Individuals with incontinence often have an increased risk for pressure sores as well. Individuals with diabetes or with conditions that cause them to heal slowly will deal with bed sores. Dementia patients also are at an increased risk for dealing with pressure sores.
Watch this video: How to choose the right incontinence product
Treating Bed SoresWhat can you do to help your loved one with incontinence to manage their bed sores? You need to try and get them up and moving often. Every 2 hours or so, try to get them out of bed so you can change out their adult diapers but also so you can take them for a short walk around the home. Getting them up and moving can aid in the healing process so the blood isn’t just pooling in the body.
Eating a well-balanced diet is another important thing to do. This will aid in the healing process as your loved one will be able to maintain a healthy weight but they are eating foods like vegetables that are high in nutrients, which can help in healing the body.
Bath daily! Cleaning the skin is important as you need to ensure that your loved one does not have urine or fecal matter sitting on the skin. This will only irritate the skin and will end up causing additional bed sores to erupt, but around the genitals and these can be incredibly painful. Keeping the skin clean is important and you need to limit using too many moisture care products on the skin as they can increase the problems with bed sores. There are some products that you can use that will allow the skin to maintain it’s elasticity but they won’t increase the bed sores.
Watch this video: tips on maintaining healthy skin with incontinence
Use the right adult diapers and other incontinence supplies. You want to look at all of the many options that can help to manage incontinence from adult diapers to penile pads and other things. If you have a loved one that has incontinence you need to consider using incontinence bed pads. Since they have limited mobility the bed pads can capture any urine loss that occurs and makes the cleanup much easier for you.