Three Simple Tips That Make Changing Babies Easier
To new parents changing a wet baby can be more stressful and involved than disarming a bomb. They’re constantly looking for signs of discomfort, they can’t remember if they’re supposed to lotion before they powder, and they’re worried that the next wrong move can lead to a nasty case of diaper rash. Changing baby diapers doesn’t have to feel like solving a Rubik’s cube. If you follow these tips the next time your baby needs a fresh diaper you’ll be a diaper-changing expert in no time. Place Supplies As Far From the Baby as Possible When your baby is fussing… Read More
More Common Than You Think: Facts About Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the most common health problems in the United States. There are millions of citizens that need incontinence supplies and regular visits to the doctor, and there are a lot of things you should know about the condition. Despite it’s prevalence, there are some people who still believe that UI isn’t common in people, or that they’re the only person they know with the problem. Your friends, family members, and co-workers may not be vocal about their experiences with urinary incontinence, but it’s very likely that you know someone else with UI problems. The information… Read More
Three Famous Females with Urinary Incontinence Issues
It’s estimated that there are 200 million people around the world with some form of urinary incontinence, and 25 million of them are Americans. Urinary incontinence (UI) is more prevalent in women than men; the National Association for Incontinence estimates that 75%-80% of UI patients in the United States are women. UI can happen to women of any age, and it doesn’t discriminate. Did you know that there are some female celebrities that are open about their personal experiences with urinary incontinences? When you finish reading this post, you’ll see that UI in women is a lot more common in… Read More
Incontinence Support Groups: How Do I Find One
Support groups bring people with similar needs together. Families, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, or caregivers may face illness, life changes, relationship, or other challenges in our lives. Looking and finding help can be overwhelming and the question often is “where do I start?” Caring for a loved one who has become incontinent due to dementia, stroke, falls, injury, cancer to name just a few challenges can create changes and challenges for everyone. Loved ones are dealing with embarrassment of leaking or wetting their clothing, needing help with personal hygiene and the activities of daily living, having to wear… Read More
Common Misconceptions about Adult Incontinence
When it comes to incontinence, there are many times when you need to separate truth from myth. There are many negative connotations with adult incontinence, but the myths aren’t always true. It’s not always a sign of old age, and it’s certainly not your fault. Read on to find out some of the biggest myths about adult incontinence, and what the truth really is. Myth: Only the elderly suffer from incontinence. Truth: Many young people deal with incontinence as well. New mothers, people with underlying medical conditions, or simply those with weaker bladder control are prone to incontinence. It is… Read More





