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Incontinence

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The Best Incontinence Products for Elderly Parents

September 1, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Incontinence is certainly an may be an embarrassing problem, but it’s also a common one. Many people suffer from urinary incontinence (and even bowel incontinence), with the issue often getting worse with age. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make things easier for people with incontinence, while helping to keep them dignified. Finding the […]

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Depend Versus Tena: My Thoughts After Wearing Each for a Day

June 7, 2021 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 13 Comments

Millions of women use undergarments for urinary incontinence. I set out to compare Depend versus Tena, two of the more popular incontinence brands, to see the strengths and weaknesses of each. To be clear, I do struggle with mild incontinence, but tested these products to the fullest extent. For this experiment, I went to my […]

Tackling Urinary Incontinence in Seniors Respectfully

December 19, 2020 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Urinary incontinence can create many challenges for seniors, but it isn’t impossible to deal with. With respect and planning, many symptoms can be managed.

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Managing Incontinence in Dementia Patients – Experiences and Advice from Real Caregivers

January 29, 2020 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Incontinence is a challenge that often becomes more significant with age. Managing incontinence can be tough enough at the best of times, doing so for dementia patients becomes that much more complex.

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