Menopause and Pelvic Health for Women
Did you know that October the 18th is World Menopause Day? But is it a cause for celebration or an accident waiting to happen? Do we need to dive under the kitchen table to take cover or pull ourselves together and learn what we could do to prevent problems further down the line.
4 Tips for taking care of an elderly parent with incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a surprisingly common problem among the elderly, with nearly 51% of people aged 65 and older who live at home reporting bladder and/or bowel incontinence.1 Of those, 41.5% are dependent on the care of others.2 Whilst it’s not uncommon, caring for an elderly parent with bladder weakness can, of course, be incredibly challenging. With this in mind, we have gathered our four top tips to help you take care of a parent with urinary incontinence.
Benefits of Meditation on the Mind, Body, and Incontinence
All of us have stressful days, some days worse than others. We think that the day is never going to end, constantly watching the clock. However, there are things that you can do to manage stress, which can be beneficial for your mind and body. An effective way of improving the health of your mind and body is meditation for stress. It might seem a little ‘woo woo’, but mindfulness can be great for both your mental and physical health.
Why it is normal to wear adult nappies
Urinary incontinence, commonly known as bladder weakness, can feel like an isolating, embarrassing condition. However, we at iD want to encourage everyone to live life in full view. Bladder issues are thought to affect millions of people worldwide1, so we want to provide you with some tips of how to manage your urinary incontinence with confidence, especially when wearing adult nappies.
Providing patients with limited mobility with proper incontinence care using a mattress cover
Bedridden patient care is already challenging. If the patient also experiences incontinence, then it can make giving them proper care even more difficult. This is then compounded by the fact that some patients may find incontinence care embarrassing. We at iD believe that incontinence should no longer be a taboo and we want to help everyone live life in full view. In order to help you properly care for your patients, we have three simple tips to help you provide professional, sensitive incontinence care. Help your patient through encouraging them to maintain a healthy lifestyle, choosing the right continence products, such as a mattress cover, and being respectful.