Does Your Older Loved One Take Risks That Scare You? Join the Club
Photo credit Serhat Beyazkaya Viewpoints of younger adults toward older adults can be protective - or in many cases, overly protective. Why? We see
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Incontinence Stigma Can Keep Older Adults Isolated, Adding to Their Decline
Incontinence can happen at any age but it's more common due to health issues during our older years. The condition need not mean the end of a social
Surgically Caused Bowel Incontinence Presents Challenge to This Man
Photo credit Jason Jarrach None of us wants to have surgery but often there's no choice. Most of the time, all goes well. However, when health
It's November So Be Aware! Celebrate Alzheimer’s, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Family Caregivers
Alzheimer's and other dementias. Palliative care and hospice. Family caregivers. These are topics that all overlap since many of us are or have been
Husband Criticized for How He Cares for Wife with Dementia
Dementia caregiving can be a wild ride on a rollercoaster. The last thing the caregiver needs is outsiders making un-educated guesses and giving
Celebrate World Menopause Month with Education
Why is there such a stigma concerning menopause? It's a natural process that all women who live long enough will go through. Many actually welcome
Incontinence Battles with Parent Living with Dementia Ruining Relationship
Many well-meaning families move a parent who shows signs of dementia into their home feeling that this arrangement makes it possible to provide the
Traveling with Incontinence As Well As Multiple Sclerosis a Challenge
Traveling with MS can be challenging. Traveling with incontinence can be challenging. Traveling with both? Oh, yeah - lots of challenges. But it
We Want to Keep Our Parents Safe but They May Need Some Risks for Their Mental Health
Falls. Strokes. Heart attacks. Ugh. All worries when we have aging parents. Sometimes we'd like to keep them wrapped in bubble wrap. That, however,
Overwhelm Is Familiar to New Caregivers: Some Tips to Manage
Caregiving for one's older parents can be a huge challenge for any number of reasons but the process can be made a little smoother with some
Fighting Urine In the Home Odor Due to Incontinence Can Be An Ongoing Problem
Urine odor in the home can be a challenge to control when people have incontinence, particularly when dementia is part of the equation. Are you
With the Right Management Incontinence Won't Stop a Man from Being a "Guy"
Photo credit Bradley Dunn Women are certainly not thrilled if they find that they are facing incontinence issues, however, men can often feel as if
Incontinence Needn't Stop People from Enjoying Life with Others
Photo credit Evelin Tomic 'How does an older adult who lives with incontinence go on having outings with fishing friends? This concerned
Customers Rave About Egosan Quality but Customer Service As Well
One customer who bought Egosan diapers by the case for his mother who lived with Alzheimer's. He had a new order when she died. Do you wonder how
Some Medications Can Heighten Fall Risk for Older Adults
Any medication should be monitored carefully for older adults, however, a new one added to an already significant list of medications should be