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Incontinence Info in Different Languages

The Continence Foundation of Australia has created a web page that has incontinence and bladder bowel health information (fact sheets to videos) in 30...

The Continence Foundation of Australia has created a web page that has incontine...

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AUA Patient Perspectives Program Looking for Patient to Tell Their Stories

The American Urological Association Patient Perspectives Program is looking for urological patients to share their story at the 2024 annual meeting in San...

The American Urological Association Patient Perspectives Program is looking for ...

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Wishing you all a very Happy 2023!

I want to wish everyone here in our group the very best in 2023. This past year has been so very challenging for so many of you, and I hope that the...

I want to wish everyone here in our group the very best in 2023. This past year...

Administrator•2 years ago

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Hope for Better Days in 2022

As we all continue to battle through these days of pandemic, I wish you all hope, peace, comfort, and better days in 2022. Together, here within our support...

As we all continue to battle through these days of pandemic, I wish you all hope...

Administrator•3 years ago

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INCONTINENCE AND CONNECTED ISSUES DUE TO SELF HARM

I have many issues but i think the worst is incontinence due to self harm. well, really all my issues are each as bad and the list shown here is only partial....

I have many issues but i think the worst is incontinence due to self harm. well...

•4 years ago

Is it Permanent?

I may have posted this previously, and if so I apologize. I'm wondering if my incontinence is going to be more permanent than anticipated. It's been over 2...

I may have posted this previously, and if so I apologize. I'm wondering if my i...

•5 years ago

World Continence Week 2019

It's World Continence Week this whole week, and around the world different organizations are hosting events, seminars, and posting extra educational...

It's World Continence Week this whole week, and around the world different organ...

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No Diaper Hospitals in the US

I just learned this week that some hospitals are refusing to give patients diapers/nappies while in the hospital, even when the person is completely...

I just learned this week that some hospitals are refusing to give patients diape...

Administrator•5 years ago

Focus Group Info - Updated Link

I am so sorry - but in that first posting about the focus group in the Chicago area, the link did not work. THIS is the correct link:...

I am so sorry - but in that first posting about the focus group in the Chicago a...

Administrator•6 years ago

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Menopause and urinary incontinence

Menopause is exciting enough with brain fog, night sweats, peeling off layers of clothing during the day like you were in the tropics ... and then there's the...

Menopause is exciting enough with brain fog, night sweats, peeling off layers of...

Administrator•6 years ago

WOCN Week in the US

This is the week in the US when we take time to say thank you to a very special group of nurses, called WOCNs (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses). These nurses...

This is the week in the US when we take time to say thank you to a very special ...

Administrator•6 years ago

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Parkinson's Disease

Multiple lower urinary symptoms and bowel symptoms may be early warning signs of Parkinson's Disease (PD). However, they may not be diagnosed as symptoms of...

Multiple lower urinary symptoms and bowel symptoms may be early warning signs of...

Administrator•6 years ago

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What Works Best for Women Struggling With a Leaky Bladder?

https://consumer.healthday.com/senior-citizen-information-31/incontinence-news-409/what-works-best-for-women-struggling-with-a-leaky-bladder-743877.html A...

https://consumer.healthday.com/senior-citizen-information-31/incontinence-news-4...

Administrator•6 years ago

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New Over-the-Counter Treatment Product for Women

The US FDA has just approved a new, at-home, OTC product for women called Attain. If after reading about it you think this might be an option for you to try,...

The US FDA has just approved a new, at-home, OTC product for women called Attain...

Administrator•6 years ago

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An apology

I am afraid I haven't been a super attentive admin for our group over the past three months or so. Both my parents have been in and out of the hospital...

I am afraid I haven't been a super attentive admin for our group over the past t...

Administrator•6 years ago

Caregiver Resource

I just became aware of this awesome resource for caregivers who have a loved one that has dementia. This is full of important suggestions and product ideas to...

I just became aware of this awesome resource for caregivers who have a loved one...

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UI and Intimacy/Sex

I think this is probably one of the most difficult conversations any of us might have - and it's with someone we love and care deeply about, and who cares...

I think this is probably one of the most difficult conversations any of us might...

Administrator•6 years ago

Wishing Everyone a Very Happy New Year!

I want to wish everyone here in our group a very Happy New Year. I hope that improved health, peace, and joy are a part of your New Year. I hope that this...

I want to wish everyone here in our group a very Happy New Year. I hope that i...

Administrator•6 years ago

First Steps - Physiotherapy

There are many types of incontinence, but overall, incontinence is extremely common. Women are particularly hit hard, but so are men. And people of all ages...

There are many types of incontinence, but overall, incontinence is extremely com...

Administrator•6 years ago

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Sanitary towel bins in all bathrooms would be invaluable to incontinent men like me

https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/04/sanitary-towel-bins-in-all-bathrooms-would-be-invaluable-to-incontinent-men-like-me-8179875/?ito=cbshare This is a link to a...

https://metro.co.uk/2018/12/04/sanitary-towel-bins-in-all-bathrooms-would-be-inv...

Administrator•6 years ago

Giving Thanks

In the US, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day tomorrow (Nov. 22nd). It's a day to think back on the reasons that we are thankful. I am very thankful for all of...

In the US, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day tomorrow (Nov. 22nd). It's a day to th...

Administrator•6 years ago

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Women Still Not Talking to Their Doctors About Incontinence

A new survey was done in the USA and the results released two days ago, and once again we see that more than half of the women who report that they have...

A new survey was done in the USA and the results released two days ago, and once...

Administrator•6 years ago

Bladder Health Awareness Month 2018

In the USA, November is the annual month to promote awareness on a variety of bladder health issues - such as bladder cancer, interstitial cystitis, the...

In the USA, November is the annual month to promote awareness on a variety of bl...

Administrator•6 years ago

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Adaptive clothing

Sometimes a stroke, Parkinson's, etc. will make it difficult to get dressed. Also, for those who are caregivers, sometimes helping someone get dressed, is...

Sometimes a stroke, Parkinson's, etc. will make it difficult to get dressed. Al...

Administrator•6 years ago

The color of urine

I bet there's been at least one time when the color of your urine has shocked you! I know it's happened to me with a medication and sometimes with some new...

I bet there's been at least one time when the color of your urine has shocked yo...

Administrator•6 years ago

Male Urinary Incontinence Fact Sheet

Want some basic information on male urinary incontinence? This is a link to a PDF file that provides a quick overview on male urinary incontinence in...

Want some basic information on male urinary incontinence? This is a link to a ...

Administrator•6 years ago

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New Study Shows How Common It Is to Have UI Amongst Women

This is a link to a short article on a new study that was just concluded, and it shows that nearly 1 in 2 women aged 45+ experience urinary incontinence in...

This is a link to a short article on a new study that was just concluded, and it...

Administrator•6 years ago

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wearing a singlet to stop leaks and sagging.

One of the best ways to stop leaks and sagging, it to wear a singlet. Waterproof pants on top is good to. These can be pulled down.

One of the best ways to stop leaks and sagging, it to wear a singlet. Waterproo...

•6 years ago

Toilet Access - WCW18

When you have incontinence of any type, being able to use a clean and safe toilet is critical. Toilets need to be able to accommodate all of us, too - not...

When you have incontinence of any type, being able to use a clean and safe toile...

Administrator•6 years ago

World Continence Week 2018

It's World Continence Week (WCW), June 18-25. This is a world-wide event to bring attention to the needs of people with incontinence. You may find special...

It's World Continence Week (WCW), June 18-25. This is a world-wide event to bri...

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