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Incontinence; a challenging conversation
“Continence is the ability to control your bladder and bowel. Incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control”.
1 in 4 people in Australia over the age of 15 experience issues with bladder or bowel control. This is expected to increase by approx. 30% by the year 2030. 70% of people experiencing incontinence issues do not seek help. Incontinence can have significant & ongoing physical and emotional impacts, including reducing self-esteem, motivation, willingness to socialise and ultimately, independence.
Risk factors commonly associated with urinary incontinence include:
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Obesity
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Constipation
- Some medications
- Reduced mobility
As with many medical conditions, a healthy lifestyle can prevent or reduce the likeliness of incontinence:
- Drink adequate fluids
- Eat a healthy diet (with plenty of fibre)
- Maintain an ideal body weight
- Stop smoking
- Exercise regularly
- Perform pelvic floor exercises if indicated or recommended
- Avoid constipation
If you or a loved one are experiencing issues with incontinence it is important to seek advice/assistance from an appropriate health professional.
Strategies, advice, products, support are all available for people experiencing incontinence issues and those supporting/caring for them. Even though you may feel it, you are not alone!
Most of the information for this article was sourced from the Continence Foundation of Australia website. This is a great kick off point for further information & resources on this topic.
To learn more about “InPlace Care” and the services we offer for people with incontinence, check out our Home Care Services.
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