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What Is Incontinence?

Incontinence is partial or complete loss of bladder and/or bowel control. It is neither a disease nor a syndrome, but a condition.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

In 2003, President George H.W. Bush declared September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men.  In 2013, approximately 239,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with this type of cancer, and nearly 30,000 men will lose their fight with the disease.  This month,… Continue reading Prostate Cancer: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

How Much Do You Know About Incontinence? It’s Quiz Time!

Test Your Knowledge… True or False? Incontinence is a normal part of aging. There is no cure for incontinence. Sufferers must “learn to live with it.” 80% of people who experience urinary incontinence are women. Incontinence is a disease. Certain medications can cause incontinence as a side-effect. It is a good idea for people with… Continue reading How Much Do You Know About Incontinence? It’s Quiz Time!

Gina Flores

First Quality Nu-Fit Briefs: Shield HealthCare Customer Review

One of the most popular products we offer is First Quality Nu-Fit Briefs. These exceptional briefs provide protection for moderate to heavy incontinence.

Gina Flores

Cuties Diapers: Soothing Comfort With Super Absorbency

What makes these diapers so special, you might ask? There's a lot to love about these diapers. Learn more in our article about Cuties diapers!  

Gina Flores
Bladder Health

A Guide To Bladder Health

No matter where we are, bacteria exists in our surroundings.  Proper hygiene and cleanliness is essential for people who use intermittent catheters, as well as condom catheters. The guidelines below are every day ways to promote bladder health. What are the basic steps for bladder health and hygiene? Regularly empty your bladder Properly dispose of your intermittent or condom catheter… Continue reading A Guide To Bladder Health

Gina Flores
Bladder Diary

How A Bladder Diary Helps Evaluate Incontinence

Because it can be stressful to provide exact details at a busy doctor visit, keeping a bladder diary is a very helpful way to log important activity.

Gina Flores
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How to Apply a Diaper: A Video for Caregivers

The incontinence experts at Prevail products created this informative video on how to apply a diaper. The video includes...

Gina Flores
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Common Questions About Stress Incontinence in Women

Stress urinary incontinence is the most prevalent form of incontinence in women. According to the National Association for Continence, it affects...

Gina Flores

Bladder Control On A Flight: What Do You Think?

The recent incident with actor, Gerard Depardieu and public urination while on an airplane is a topic of great controversy. In many cases, a passenger is asked to remain seated for several minutes, but their bladder cannot wait. Certain health conditions related to incontinence or urological conditions make it impossible to compromise the need to find a bathroom in a hurry.… Continue reading Bladder Control On A Flight: What Do You Think?

Gina Flores
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