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Dementia patients are three times more likely to experience urinary incontinence, and four times more likely to have fecal incontinence, according to a new study found in PLOS Medicine.

British researchers from Kingston University, St. George’s University of London, and University College of London pulled data collected between 2001 and 2010 on incontinence from The Health Improvement Network (THIN) primary care database in the UK.

Many men will experience bladder leakage after prostate surgery. Simple tasks and movements, such as riding a bike, sneezing, and getting up from a seated position, can all result in you wetting yourself. This loss of bladder control can last a few weeks or months, and can cause men to feel embarrassed and withdraw from social activities.

This Wednesday (Aug. 21) is National Senior Citizens Day, a day to celebrate the life of our elderly loved ones and acknowledge their accomplishments. The day was declared exactly 25 years ago by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1988.

“For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute.

If your incontinent loved one is bedridden, you’ll need to learn how to properly change his/her diaper. Prompt and frequent changes are crucial in preventing painful bedsores and rashes.

Before you start cleaning, make sure to inform your loved one that you are about to change his/her diaper. Throughout the whole process, kindly explain to them what you’re doing, so they won’t be alarmed.

“Recently I have had trouble controlling my bladder and it’s gotten to the point where I can’t go the day without wetting my clothes. I’m only 23 years old! Aren’t I too young for adult diapers? Help!”

Male veterans age 55 and under are three times as likely to report urinary incontinence compared to men who’ve never served, according to researchers from the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia.

Planning a vacation this August? The last thing you want to worry about is an embarrassing wet accident. Whether you’re going on a day trip or going on a week-long cruise, it’s important to plan ahead and learn how to manage your bladder control problems. Here are some tips on how to have a stress-free vacation with incontinence.

What is a bladder diary?

A bladder diary is essentially a daily record of your urination habits and activities that may have contributed to said habits. The diary should show:

• when and how much you urinate
• any urinary leakage you’ve experienced and what you were doing when it happened (e.g. running, biking, laughing)...

Caregivers, if you plan on traveling with your elderly parent this summer, you must first prepare on how to accommodate for your loved one’s needs. From incontinence products to senior-friendly activities, there’s a lot to take into consideration. The travel tips below are ideal for those who are limited in mobility and/or suffer from incontinence issues.

For anyone who’s new to the world of incontinence products, here’s a brief guide on what types of disposables and reusables are available on the market.

With all the talk of Kate Middleton and the royal baby (it’s a boy!), I thought it’d be appropriate to revisit the topic of incontinence after giving birth.

As many as 70% of women will experience bladder leakage, or stress incontinence, during or after pregnancy. You may unexpectedly leak urine while sneezing, laughing, coughing, exercising, or doing anything that puts pressure onto your bladder.

It’s finally Friday! But while you may want to enjoy the sun, this scorching heat wave we’re currently experiencing can be torturous – especially if you’re wearing an incontinence diaper. As you start to sweat, your private area gets super moist and itchy, to the point where it just becomes unbearable. However, there are some simple ways to keep cool during the summer while managing incontinence.