Urinary Incontinence and Kegel Exercises

Care & Best Practices
Kegel exercises -- we hear about them all the time, but what are they exactly? Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles which in turn pr...

Choosing the Right Incontinence Product

Incontinence Products

Each individual is different. Regardless of whether someone has light or heavy incontinence, he or she should have access to high quality products to manage their condition.

A Permanent Solution To Urinary Incontinence

Incontinence 101
Urinary incontinence (UI) can be an embarrassing and uncomfortable problem. The fear of having an accident and the discomfort of leaking urine can ...

Bladder Control: The Problem Older Women Don't Talk About

Incontinence 101

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss or leaking of urine. It may be the most frequent and most troubling symptom that women never talk about.

Incontinence Briefs Perfect For Travel

Incontinence Products

Holiday travel and stress seem to go hand-in-hand. However, for the 25 million Americans who are incontinent, holiday travel adds a whole new level of stress that others will never experience. Extended trips on airplanes, traffic jams, and overnight stays can turn an otherwise enjoyable time with family into an unbearable situation.

Determining the Causes of Urinary Incontinence

Incontinence 101

Also called "leaky bladder," urinary incontinence affects approximately 25 percent to 30 percent of older adults, and more women than men. One misnomer about incontinence is that it is a normal part of the aging process — It is not! If your parent is experiencing what you consider to be any form of incontinence, contact your parent's doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Everyday Actions To Ease Incontinence

Incontinence 101

It's easy to let panic and fear overtake you when you're wrestling with incontinence, but staying calm and following a clear plan will help

Incontinence and Aging: It's Not Just Part of the Territory

Incontinence 101

Many people assume that incontinence is an inevitable part of aging and simply accept it for that reason but urinary incontinence is not part of the normal aging process.

Smart Strategies: Stopping Odor, The Real Cause of Embarrassment

Incontinence 101

When regular soap or a body wash are not enough, the answer might be a skin cleanser that also acts as an odor eliminator.

Smart Strategies: Extra Protection To The Power of 2 (or 3!)

Incontinence 101

Just as you choose incontinence briefs based on the amount of absorption you want, you can choose from liners with different degrees of protection.

Smart Strategies for Incontinence: On The Go

Incontinence 101

Incontinence can make travel difficult. But with a combination of products and careful planning you can make it a little easier to manage.

Smart Strategies for Incontinence: On the Job

Incontinence 101

Incontinence  at work can undermine your self-confidence and distract you from important tasks at hand.