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May 13, 2021

What is Continence Care?

Incontinence, or the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control, affects a quarter of all adults in Australia but the vast majority do not seek professional help. Left untreated, incontinence can profoundly impact quality of life, lead to falls, isolation and loss of independence.

However, with the right care, incontinence can be managed and, in many cases, even cured.

What does continence care look like?

Continence care can be carried out by a community nurse who will visit you in your home. Together with you, they will look at your medical history, food and fluid intake and other factors to create an individualised continence management plan.

This plan may include some of the following strategies:

Increasing water and fibre intake
Toileting programs – visiting the toilet at set times during the day
Pelvic floor exercises
Continence and mobility aids

Continence care aims to preserve dignity, offer emotional support and answer questions sensitively and with practical advice. Incontinence is a common issue, particularly as we get older, but with a little support, life can go back to normal in no time.

To learn more about the causes of incontinence and how healthy lifestyle habits can help, check out the following article: Incontinence; a challenging conversation.

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