Everything Incontinence

There is medication available to treat some forms of incontinence, primarily overactive bladder and urge incontinence.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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