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.”
The Caregiver's Night Before Christmas
For loved ones of all ages living with incontinence -- senior parents, a young adult with disabilities, a spouse who is two weeks out from a surgical procedure -- finding the best adult diapers that offer a secure fit and coverage, as well as excellent overnight protection, can be a challenge. Egosan's intelligent incontinence products have the solution.
5 Useful Tips to Manage Incontinence While Traveling
Whether you’re planning a road trip with family or a vacation at the beach, you don’t need to worry about incontinence-related issues anymore. In this post, we’ll discuss 5 useful tips to efficiently manage incontinence while you’re traveling.
What Concierge Medicine Means to Caregivers Managing Chronic Conditions for Loved Ones
Find out about an emerging service many caregivers are accessing for loved ones with a number of chronic care conditions.
Why People Love Our Products
Find out what people love most about Egosan, and why it's the intelligent choice for incontinence.