Practical Advice

When people think about adult diapers, they usually envision an elderly adult who has unfortunately lost control over their bladder over the years. While many of our customers are, indeed, the elderly, we also provide incontinence supplies to the young and middle-aged demographics, as incontinence doesn’t discriminate based on age. However, adult diapers are also used by those who don’t have any bladder control problems.

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are painful skin rashes that are caused by constant pressure on parts of the body, or moist conditions from wearing an adult diaper. If left untreated, pressure ulcers can become infected and be fatal. Here are several tips on how you can prevent against bedsores.

If you experience urinary incontinence, the colder months can be a nightmare. With all the coughing and sneezing that naturally follows the winter season, you may be running for the bathroom more often than usual. Here are three tips on how you can manage incontinence during the winter.

Now that 2012 is over, let’s take a look at some of the most popular articles in the past year:

1. How to Use Vaginal Weights

   Vaginal weights, also known as vaginal cones, are a popular way for women to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles that may have been weakened due to childbirth, menopause, or pelvic disorders. This guide shows how to use vaginal weights in five easy steps.

It’s that time of the year again – making New Year’s Resolutions. Becoming a better person might be at the top of your New Year’s resolutions list, but have you thought about practicing healthy bladder habits? At National Incontinence, we’ve come up with a list of the top five resolutions you should make for better bladder control in 2013.

With the new year just around the corner, we’ve decided to reflect on our most popular incontinence products of 2012:

1. Tranquility Booster Pads: These are an oldie, but goodie, that increase the absorbency of any brief or protective underwear. They can be used universally with an adult diaper, reusable absorbent underwear, or pull on, making them extremely popular.

Urinary incontinence can be frustrating, but with this simple guide, you can regain the confidence and life you once had.

Have you ever had only one diaper left in your possession? Life caught up on you, you’re about to embark on a 7-day vacation, yet you have no incontinence protection on hand. You run to the nearest convenience store but of course, they don’t carry that one particular brand or type of adult diaper you use. Panic ensues. What can you do?

Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, can be frustrating for both the parent and the child. Affecting more than five million children in the United States, bedwetting can be caused by a variety of factors including genetics, food sensitivities, high urine production during sleep, and constipation. Many parents wait it out, in hopes that their child will simply “grow out” of bedwetting.

“I am 6 months post-partum and just recently started running again. But whenever I do, I wet myself! I love to run, and I don’t want to give it up. What can I do to prevent this embarrassing condition?”

It looks like you’re experiencing exercise-induced incontinence, a form of stress incontinence. It means that urinary leakage occurs during any physical activity that puts pressure onto your abdomen.

For people experiencing urinary incontinence, maintaining discretion is crucial. You want to be fully protected from bladder leakage, yet also steer away from the usual bulky white diaper that may make you feel even more uncomfortable or embarrassed.

Finding the cause of bladder leakage can help you and your doctor determine the best and most effective treatment plan. Below are the 8 most common causes of urinary incontinence.