Embarrassment Over Incontinence Can Be Overcome with Support
Dear CM: I’m sorry about your struggle. Incontinence is a hard thing for any adult to adjust to but knowing that you have an outside interest could be your motivator so I’m glad that you mentioned the cars. Society’s problem, of course, is that we grow up feeling that not being able to manage one’s bladder and/or bowels is babyish. It doesn’t help that many people were punished as children if they wet their pants or had a bowel accident. The reality is that far more adults than you likely rea...
Incontinence Management Change Up Could Make Dad’s Fishing Trip Possible
Dear Carol: My father is 72 and is in the moderate stages of dementia. Before his dementia diagnosis, he was an active hunter and fisherman. He also has incontinence issues due to prostate cancer, surgery, and treatment. This requires an external urinary attachment system to maintain an active daily life. My mother, as his primary caregiver, works diligently to keep the system and attachments clean and in working order. However, he is at the stage in his dementia journey
You Aren’t Just a Number: Egosan Offers Superior Products and Personal Attention to Customers
These accolades go on and on. We simply wanted to let you know that you, the customer, matter to us. While Egosan is a family business started in Italy 30 years ago and approved by their National Healthcare System, it has only recently been introduced in the US. Egosan products are currently only available through Amazon, so the brand isn't offered in every big box store around. Yet, people find us when they are looking for quality and personalized customer service.
Could a New Medication Be the Cause of Mom’s Increased Falls?
Dear WM: One of the vital things that we do as caregivers is helping our older adult family members take necessary medications as prescribed, and question prescriptions that could be unnecessary. Questioning doesn’t mean that we should be antagonistic toward a doctor
Some Medications May Trigger or Worsen Cognitive or Incontinence Problems
In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there is evidence that some overactive bladder medications (OBMs) can cause issues that are similar to Alzheimer’s and may, in some cases, even contribute to triggering symptoms.
Dad’s Personality Has Changed Overnight: Medications? A UTI?
Your Dad's behavior change could stem from any number of things, but they will all need medical intervention so you’ll likely want to set up an appointment – by video if that’s necessary – with his doctor.
Types of Incontinence, Causes, and Management Explained
“The same 2019 Aeroflow Urology Survey also found that most seniors would feel embarrassed discussing incontinence with friends or family – the people who are closest to them – so normalization is a very important issue.”
In What Way Does Food Affect Incontinence?
Situations such as dementia, heart ailments, and incontinence do not go away ... In fact now, as countless people have become home caregivers with little or no respite because of COVID-19, reliable caregiving information is even more vital than in the past.
This Coronavirus Has Thrown Caregiving Into New Territory
This coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced society into either staying well away from one another or in many cases. into isolation. This necessary step is hard for many people, but for caregivers, it’s downright terrifying.
Caregiver Burnout is Best Prevented Since Recovery Is Hard on Everyone
Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years ... The family has handled all of this but now her thinking is getting foggy. She’s resisted moving to assisted living even though we all know that this would probably be best.
Why Would Mom Choose to Smell Rather Than Use Incontinence Products?
Dear Carol: My mom is only 79 but she has a lot of health problems including lung disease requiring oxygen. She receives good health care through her Medicare policies ... The problem is she leaks urine. She doesn't leak constantly, but she does smell most of the time even though she showers.
How To Communicate With Your Older Parents So They Hear You
“I’m not proud to say that I’ve stooped to yelling at her, but I have done it. I hate the thought of her falling and not having help, and I also think she’d be happier with more company. There’s a nice assisted living close by me so that’s where I want her to move. Will she listen? No! She just stubbornly says that she’s fine so I should leave her alone.”