There is a significant chance for both children and adults with Down syndrome to develop incontinence, but it doesn’t have to impact their quality of life. By recognizing and properly treating the incontinence symptoms as soon as possible, your loved one can properly manage their fecal or urinary incontinence by making simple changes to their daily lives.
Don’t let stress or urge incontinence rule your bladder when there are tons of incontinence exercises that you can do to retrain your bladder, strengthen your pelvic floor and enhance your ability to stop leaks. Best of all, you don’t have to join a gym. Incontinence exercises for both men and women can be performed in the comfort of your own home.
Discover the answers to your questions about open enrollment this fall! Learn about enrollment periods, eligibility requirements, the application process, and how to get incontinence products covered by your plan in this article.
Discovering how to navigate the intersection of intimacy and incontinence can be a transformative journey in your relationship, but discussions surrounding bladder issues are often shrouded in stigma. Fortunately, there are strategies and insights that can help individuals engage in and sustain physical and emotional relationships while dealing with bladder leaks.
Urinary incontinence, or the involuntary loss of urine, is a common health condition in the United States. According to the National Association for Continence (NAFC), 25 million people in the US experience some form of urinary incontinence every day. Incontinence can occur as a result of urinary tract infections (UTIs), constipation, caffeine consumption, or as a side effect of some medications (such as a diuretic).
If your child is transitioning out of diapers, you know that the toilet training process is long and challenging for both parents and kids. Toilet training a child with autism can also be surprising at times due to the unique obstacles they may face. Read this post to understand your child's needs while potty training.
"Does Medicaid cover Depends?" is a question that's frequently asked by adults and older adults with incontinence. Get the answers in this article and see what other name-brand products you may qualify to receive through your insurance plan.
Halloween for kids with special needs can be challenging. While it’s an incredibly popular holiday that schools and businesses participate in, children with mental or physical disabilities may feel excluded. They may have trouble finding a costume that fits with a mobility device or have anxiety about approaching neighbors for candy. But with a little extra holiday planning, you can help create a Halloween for everyone to enjoy.
Need help potty training your child who is non-verbal? Read this article to get quick and simple tips from Guest Writer and Speech Language Pathologist, Caley Nunnally.
