Living with incontinence can be uncomfortable, frustrating and difficult to discuss. It may affect a person’s confidence, sleep, mobility and willingness to participate in social activities. Caregivers may also find it challenging to manage frequent clothing changes,...
Creating a safe and accessible home environment becomes increasingly important as we age or manage mobility challenges. Among all areas of the home, the bathroom presents one of the highest risks for slips, falls and loss of independence. A barrier-free washroom is...
Incontinence is a condition that affects millions of people. Nevertheless, it is often misunderstood or avoided in conversation. According to the Canadian Continence Foundation, urinary incontinence is simply defined as loss of bladder control. 3.3 million Canadians...
Incontinence can most easily be described as a loss of bladder control. Needless to say, it is considered an embarrassing condition as it can present some very unfortunate situations. We’re all susceptible to experiencing incontinence at some point in our lives. It is...
Generally, when we think of incontinence, we conjure up images of older adults who are unable to control their bladders. And while it is true that many seniors contend with incontinence, it is not a condition that is exclusive to the older population. It is possible...
Incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control. According to The Canadian Continence Foundation, approximately 3.5 million Canadians experience some form of incontinence. “Individual research estimates for the prevalence of incontinence...