Could Psyllium Fiber Help Your Fecal Incontinence?

Could Psyllium Fiber Help Your Fecal Incontinence?

Do you have a fear of farting? Exercise? Being out in public? If you answered yes chances are you are amongst the thousands of adult Americans that have a condition known as fecal incontinence.

Do you suffer from fecal incontinence? It is a condition where you accidentally or involuntarily let out mucus or solid or liquid stool through the rectum. The severity varies from just a little involuntary passage of stool or gas, to complete bowel movements. This can be a condition that is not only embarrassing, but that can lead to isolation and frustration.

There are many ways to treat and manage fecal incontinence, and some prove to be more effective than others. 

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See the World...With Confidence and Incontinence

Don't let incontinence steal your freedom to travel. 

Jennifer, a valued customer, sent us an email about her plans of finally retiring and wanting to see the world. However, like others who deal with incontinence, the freedom to travel seems challenging since leakage can happen at anytime, anywhere. The good news is a Danish company, Abena, produces protective underwear with a close to the body discreet fit for the most active of people. 

3 reasons why Abri-Flex helped Jennifer feel more confident and dignified: 

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5 Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Instantly Improve Home Safety

In recognition of Low vision Awareness Month,
5 easy tips to improve home safety. 

In recognition of Low Vision Awareness Month, we’re providing easy tips to improve home safety and a reminder to download our free fall prevention guide.

February is Low Vision Awareness Month. According to the National Eye Institute, low vision means that even with eyeglasses and other corrective measures, people can have difficulty with everyday tasks. Among the elderly, low vision can contribute to trips, falls and loss of mobility. Falling and fear of falling is a concern for those with low vision, but making a home safer doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.

The facts: Each year, one in three adults age 65 and older falls, and of those, up to 30 percent suffer moderate to severe injuries. Ninety percent of people want to remain in their own homes, where they’re comfortable and have privacy and dignity. Yet, falls or fear of falling are the cause of up to 40 percent of nursing home admissions.

Here are five easy, inexpensive ways to prevent falls by instantly making a home safer:

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Bowel Incontinence - A Whole New Way To Help With an Age Old Problem

Eclipse System Insert  A company in Sunnyvale California, Pelvalon founded in 2010 at Stanford University’s Biodesign program is a collaboration between the schools of medicine and engineering.

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Abri-San Special: The Bowel Incontinence Expert

"I thought I was going to lose it,
taking care of my Dad." 

People all over the world are similar in many respects and dealing with incontinence is no different culturally. A Danish company has developed a pad specifically designed for bowel incontinence. Read Mary’s true story...

“I thought I was going to lose it, 

taking care of my Dad."  

Mary is a real customer who called us one day, saying that she was going to lose her mind trying to take care of her father who was experiencing accidental bowel leakage (not her words… ours - hers were much harsher). She said she had tried all the regular products sold in the stores and found that nothing worked.

She spent way too much time cleaning up and doing laundry. The biggest issue she told us was dealing with her father’s dignity. She remembers him as a big, strong man and now that she is one of his caregivers, maintaining his personal dignity is most important.

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My IBS Led to ABL Which Led to NGO.

Don't let your ABL lead to NGO. 

“My irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) led to occasional accidental bowel leakage (ABL) and was really affecting my social life - not going out (NGO). Every activity had to be carefully planned in advance. I stressed just thinking about meeting a friend. This stress just served to inflame by IBS which led to more ABL.” 

IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that impacts the bowels, and leads to discomfort, cramps or pain, mucus in the stool, diahrrea, and more. While it may be controlled with medication, diet, and other factors, it can lead to ABL.

What is ABL?

ABL is accidental bowel leakage. It is a condition where the individual experiences sudden and unexpected bowel leakage, whether in the form of gas, or stool. It can be minor, or more severe leakage.

IBS can lead to ABL which can lead to NGO.

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New Help for Those With Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL)

ABL can have a serious effect on a persons quality of life

Definition of Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) or Fecal Incontinence (FI)

Accidental bowel leakage (ABL) is the accidental passing of solid or liquid stool or mucus from the rectum. In medical literature, ABL has been referred to as fecal incontinence, yet for many people, there has been no term to describe this condition and they have simply referred to it as anal leakage, bowel incontinence or simply having a leaky bowel.

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The Great Walker Dilemma

Walking with a cane became a challenge
and a burden for Miss Iva Lou.  

For those who lack mobility or fear falling, a walker is often the first and most important mobility aid purchase. For those who are losing mobility or who lack balance, walkers provide a wide and solid base that facilitates walking and minimizes the risk of falling. In our experience, caregivers will face two important challenges as they help their loved one transition to life with a walker or rollator. 

The 1st Challenge

Unfortunately, first time walker users can be hesitant and even upset at the thought that they may need the assistance of a walker to move around.  My mother used to drive to her grocery store and hunt for a cart in the lot.  On more than one occasion, she'd have to return home because all the carts had been returned to the inside of the store.  She would get so mad when they did that.  The shopping cart was her disguised walker. To my Mom and many others, a walker or rollator can signify a loss of independence and can even be embarrassing. Convincing your loved one that he or she needs the assistance of a walker or rollator can be a large hurdle.

My sweet land lady, Iva Lou, is almost 93 years old. She has been alone in her home for more than 30 years. Iva Lou is a very independent person that takes a great deal of pride in the fact that she is self-sufficient even at her age. When I first met Iva Lou she used a cane to help her balance as she moved around the house. It was apparent that despite the help of the cane, walking had become a challenging burden for Iva Lou. I quickly suggested to Iva Lou that she use a walker to help her move around the house. While not excited by the thought of using a walker, Iva Lou reluctantly agreed and allowed me to bring her a walker. This was a small step that has allowed Iva Lou to regain her confidence and sense of safety at home.

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What Do Women in L.A., N.Y., Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta and Chicago Have in Common?

Please join our community of seniors and caregivers. 

Women who live in these five cities, representing the east, west, south and Midwest areas of the United States, share one thing in common: the resources they use to better care for themselves while taking care of someone else.

Formed in 2004 to help seniors live with normalcy and dignity and make family caregivers’ jobs easier, The CareGiver Partnership is much more than a national online retailer of incontinence products and home health care supplies. We also provide significant caregiver resources on our site and others, including the top social media platforms. In fact, its most engaged, active Pinterest followers are from the cities of Los Angeles, New York, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta and Chicago.

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A Danish Twist on Adult Diapers and Incontinence

A Danish company has figured out how to improve upon Depend. 

People all over the world are similar in many respects and dealing with incontinence is no different culturally. A Danish company has figured out how to improve upon what’s been used here in the U.S. since Depend was first introduced in 1978. 

For those dealing with incontinence, leaks can happen at any time and anywhere. A loved one may be bed-ridden and using adult diapers is the right choice. As a caregiver, dignity is one of your most important considerations. What can you do to help maintain a loved ones dignity? Normlacy helps a person feel more dignified and having to wear a brief or adult diaper that leaks is at odds with this.

The products made in Denmark by a company named Abena are far superior to the brand here in the U.S. you may be familar with - Depend. Abena’s adult diaper, the kind with tape tabs, is 3 more absorbent than the Depend protection with tabs product.

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