 |
| Tips for coping with incontinence to lesson the embarrassment. |
Although incontinence is not rare, it is still embarrassing,
and can often leave someone feeling isolated from friends, family, and work. It
is not a normal part of aging, and there are many things that can be done to
treat and manage it. The following are some tips for coping with incontinence:
Talk to a
professional- The first tip for coping is to get some professional help. It
is embarrassing, and too often people live in denial, especially women who wait
an average of six years before seeking professional help for their
incontinence. In many cases, diet, medications, or another health condition is
causing the problem, and there may be an easy fix.
Know your type and
cause- What is causing your menopause? Prostate problems? Menopause?
Stress? If you know what causes incontinence, you can take steps for managing
it better. Some have stress incontinence, where a cough, sneeze, or laugh can
release urine due to pressure on a weakened muscle. Learn more about the various types of incontinence.
Keep a voiding diary-
Tracking your incontinence, when it happens, what causes it, how much you leak,
and the like will help you choose the right products, help your doctor to
diagnose you, and help you feel confident in managing it. Our printable voiding diary can help you and your doctor get a clear picture of your incontinence, and
also your needed absorbency.
Consider bladder
retraining- Can you put your bladder on a schedule? Try gaining more
control over your bladder by trying to get on a schedule with your bladder.
This will reduce accidents and leaks, and help you feel more in control.
Take steps to treat
it- You will feel far better about your incontinence if you do not feel
like it is going to be permanent. Doing kegels to strengthen your pelvic
muscles can help prevent leaks. Ask your doctor about doing a biofeedback
session to help you find that right muscles. Or talk to your doctor and consider
other treatment options such as medications, surgeries, and the like.
Get the right
protection- It is important to not just get products designed for bladder
control, but also get the right size, style, and absorbency for your needs. For help finding the right products to fit
your needs, visit The Incontinence Product Finder which can help you easily sort through more than 600 products.
Improve health
everywhere- Often making changes like avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and
artificial sweeteners, losing weight, and stopping smoking can help alleviate
symptoms. This can all ease the pressure on the bladder, and result in fewer
leaks.
Incontinence is a very personal, and often embarrassing
subject, but there are steps and measures you can take to lessen the
embarrassment. There is no reason you can’t lead a normal life, especially if
you seek treatment and manage your incontinence with absorbent products.
 |
| Call us. We're here to help. |
Help support this ad free
blog by answering several questions about caregiving here. It will take just two minutes.
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. Visithttp://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.
0 comments:
Post a Comment