Cohabitation with Parent Working Except for Incontinence Battles
Because of this, you already know that arguing will not work with someone like your mom, nor will presenting logic. This is because her brain has left her only able to see what she sees as right, which is most likely going to be completely different than your reality. For this reason...
Bladder Cancer Awareness: Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect
Much more frequently, incontinence can become a side effect of any form of bladder cancer treatment. From having parts of the bladder removed to chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy, these treatments can leave the patient dealing with incontinence.
People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help
This behavior frustrates well-meaning family caregivers no end. They worry that their family member may have increased urinary infections or even skin infections when regularly bathing doesn’t happen. Understandably, too, they would like their loved one freshened up, not only for themselves but for others.
An Older Adult Skip’s Bathing? Maybe there’s a Reason
Older people may not have the sense of smell that they had when younger, or that you might have so they may feel less than enthused about a daily bath. Again, your approach could be to simply invite them to go out for a walk or something. That might be enough for them to get to freshen up out of habit.
How to Get Rid of the Urine Smell When Incontinence Accidents Happen
Incontinence accidents can happen for anyone with this health challenge, but when a person lives with dementia, preventing them is going to be a bigger problem, as you’re experiencing. Since I hear from a lot of caregivers...
Tips for Managing Incontinence with Dementia
Dear GH: You have my sympathy. Managing your dad’s illness at home is enough of a challenge without the distraction of incontinence. That's the reality of dementia of any type, though and I can give you some suggestions that might help make life easier for you...
Exciting News at Egosan! Streamlined Website and Even Easier Customer Service
“We use this diaper for my 94-year-old grandad with advancing Alzheimer's Disease. It’s the only diaper that helps him sleep through the night.” …Linda T
The quote above by Linda T. made my heart sing! As a caregiving writer who hears from readers regularly as well as a caregiver of many years who participates in caregiving groups, one question that I hear repeatedly is how to take care of someone with incontinence who lives with dementia, as well. Changing beds at night is frustrating and ex...
What’s Your Story? Help Egosan Eliminate the Stigma of Incontinence
Why would he do this? At age 38, Matt feels strong enough to know that putting sharing his incontinence story will help others, of course, but being public about it will also help him. He wants to work to eliminate stigma and shame that surrounds incontinence.
Incontinent at Age 22, Matt Tells His Story to Help Others
"If it weren’t for companies like Egosan I would be stuck in a bind, especially with the pandemic going on and money being tight. They reached out and are helping in this hard time."