How to care for a patient with Parkinson’s Disease and Urinary Incontinence
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system for which there is no known cure. It is a brain disorder that progresses slowly, however sufferers often experience a multitude of physical ‘non-motor’ symptoms including urinary incontinence (UI) and bowel disorders. For caregivers it can be a challenge to provide accurate care for patients with PD and UI. This is why we have compiled a list of simple tips on how to ensure a good care.
3 Non-Invasive Options to Help You Manage Stress Incontinence during Pregnancy
Are you pregnant and experience urine leaks once in a while? Or you have just given birth and still experience little leaks? Then you are probably experiencing stress incontinence, this is very common for pregnant women.
Stress incontinence is a type of Urinary Incontinence (UI) that affects 300 in 750 pregnant women.i Women who have had a vaginal delivery are more likely to develop this condition than those who had a Caesarean section.ii The age at onset may vary but some patients have shown symptoms as early as the first trimester while some have it six months postnatal.iii
Types of Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary passing of urine, a condition that affects millions of people around the world.1 Whilst it is a common condition, it can be inconvenient or even distressing if not properly managed and we at iD want to help caregivers to look after their patients and/or loved ones and let them live life in full view.
There are several different types of incontinence and in this article, we will address the three main types of incontinence and how you can best manage them.
3 Reasons Why Women Have More Incontinence Issues - and What You Can Do To Help
More than 423 million adults around the world suffer from some form of urinary incontinence (UI)1. Taking a closer look at the figures, it shows that more than 12.4% of all women have UI, as opposed to just over 5% of men. So, why do more women than men have UI, and what makes them more likely to get it? We will answer those questions here, as well as offer solutions for improving the lives of women with UI.
New Strategies for Observing, Listening to and Caring for Incontinence Patients
About 23% of adults worldwide are diagnosed with some form of urinary incontinence (UI)1. About half of these individuals depend on care either at home or in an institution2.
Do you care for someone with UI? If you answered yes, this article is for you. Here, we will discuss how to improve patient observation techniques, as well as how to provide patient-centred care.