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| Don't miss out on summer fun! |
by Lynn
Wilson, Founder of The CareGiver Partnership
When
lightweight summer fashions show more skin and outdoor events mean bathrooms
are farther away, following two simple rules and using the right products for
light bladder leakage (LBL) can make fun in the sun a breeze.
For women
managing incontinence, summertime can seem stressful. Between lightweight,
skin-baring clothing and an abundance of outdoor activities and events, many
women worry about little bladder leaks and reaching a bathroom in time. By
following two simple rules and using the right incontinence products,
summertime living is easy.
2 Rules
The first
rule is to stay hydrated without overworking the bladder. Drinking the right
amount depends on an individual’s health condition and severity of
incontinence, so it should be discussed with her doctor.
Rule two is
to avoid known irritants, especially before outdoor events where bathroom
access may be limited. Irritants may include alcohol, caffeine, sugar and
artificial sweeteners, corn syrup, spicy foods, and acidic foods such as
tomatoes and citrus.
2 Products
In addition
to following a few simple dietary rules, using the right incontinence products
means women can wear summer fashions with confidence. Here are a few recent
product innovations that are popular choices for women on the go:
Light bladder
leakage is no reason to cover up or miss out on summertime activities.
Fannypants is an innovative line of premium-quality, machine-washable panties
for light incontinence. The SmartwearPanty designs look like high-end lingerie,
yet feature a moisture-proof, stain-resistant gusset that holds an absorbent
SmartPad. The panty can be worn with or without the machine-washable pad.
Just because
a woman is managing incontinence doesn’t mean she can’t swim or participate in
poolside or beach activities. SoSecure Swim Briefs are washable, reusable,
absorbent underwear that can be worn next to the skin, under swimwear. SoSecure
briefs are designed for bowel incontinence but also hold several cups of
liquid.
To learn more
about these and other products, visit The CareGiver Partnership home page and
use our easy search bar or shop by category or brand. To access hundreds of
free articles and more than 1,500 caregiver links, select “Resources” from the
pink navigation bar.
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, Wis. Visit
http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353. Help
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