Carers UK New Campaign to Increase Carers Support Needs Our Help

5.73. (and even less than that if you’re retired, disabled or on a low income).

Carers are paying a heavy price – no money, no breaks, many forced to give up work and a constant battle for support. Some are pushed to the point of collapse.

The government has invested in carers’ breaks and other support for carers. But this falls far short of the action needed now if it is to make good on its promise that by 2018 carers will have a life of their own and not be forced into financial hardship.

Tell the next government it’s time to support carers by signing the letter to the next Prime Minister here.

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Curbing incontinence: what liquids to cut back on and what liquids to drink more of

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Those who deal with sudden losses of bladder control usually have more than a challenging time attempting to sleep at night due to the number of trips to the toilet at night. Losing control of one’s bladder often impinges on other areas of life; particularly public recreation sufferers become less comfortable in social situations with time and commonly recourse from society because of they feel a sense of shame because of their condition.

If you suspect yourself that you’re encountering lapses in bladder control, there are certain means you can take in order to treat it. Ordinarily, loss of bladder control is continually triggered by multiple internal factors which may be pushed out of your lifestyle, with relative ease. The solution for shaky bladder control usually requires certain lifestyle changes. Here’s a couple of straightforward tips to help curb the problem.

Steer clear of excess coffee, carbonated liquid (like soda) and alcohol consumption. Caffeine addicts who experience positive symptoms of urinary incontinence should cut down their coffee habits significant since it will exacerbate the condition without fail. And – if possible – avoid drinking coffee altogether because it’s the caffeine which acts as a diuretic that worsens the condition – carbonated beverages and alcoholic drinks can similarly cause a diuretic effect. Add to that, the proven link between coffee and bladder muscle contractions which can, additionally, augment how frequently one urinates.

That said we wouldn’t recommend decreasing your overall water intake. It’s often assumed

Mona Lisa Talks Light Bladder Leakage

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A few days ago we brought you the news that Whoopi Goldberg would be starring in a series of webisodes to inform and help women experiencing light-bladder-leakage (stress urinary incontinence).

Today we bring you the first of these webisodes with Whoopi dressed as Mona Lisa. The former Golden Globe winner deals with this serious matter that affects 1 in 3 women in a fun way that hopefully will incite women experiencing LBL (light bladder leakage) to go and see a doctor or at least talk to someone about it.

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New Urge Incontinence Treatment: Tickling

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Yes you read it correctly; tickling is the newest treatment against urge incontinence. A high tech foot “tickler” has shown moderate to marked improvement in the treatment of urge incontinence.

This revolutionary device named the Urgent Neuromodulation System stimulates a group of nerves called the sacral nerve plexus. These nerves are involved in regulating the working of the bladder.

How it Works

In a pain-free procedure an electrode which has a fine needle at the end, is placed in the skin near the ankle, when the device is turned on it “tickles” the nerve generating and electrical impulse that will travel all the way up to the sacral nerve.

Each session last for 30 minutes, every week and is carried out as an outpatient procedure and research suggest benefits start to be seen after six weeks.

“This kind of stimulation represents an excellent option for patients who are unwilling or unable to tolerate adverse events from medications” said the researchers from several centres in America.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. “It does seem to have the required effects, and those effects seem to last, suggesting a long-term benefit.”

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Stem Cell Study Brings Hope to Incontinence Patients

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American and Canadian researchers are conducting a study that could bring an end to millions of men and women across the globe suffering from incontinence.

For the past 2 years researchers from the University of Toronto, William Hospital in Michigan and now from the Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, are experimenting with a new technique that implants the patients own stem cell into the bladder muscle to prevent urinary incontinence episodes.

The stem cells are harvested from a muscle in the tight, these cells are then reproduced in a lab and then injected into the bladder muscle, where they will regenerate and repair the damaged muscle.

Urologists believe the procedure eventually could be used to repair other damaged muscles in the body.

Dr. Melissa Kaufman, assistant professor of urologic surgery at the Vanderbilt University said:

“This is an enormous public health problem that has been put in the shadow for so long. It is a delicate issue and it has been thought of as a normal part of aging, but it can be treated.”

It is to early to jump into conclusions but early results are proving to be very promising and Dr. Michael Chancellor from the Beaumont Hospital in Toronto, started researching this procedure about 10 years ago and stated that 2/3 of the patients saw an improvement greater than 50% and he estimates that another 3 more years will be needed before the FDS approves the procedure.

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Tena Launches New Ultra Thin Female Incontinence Pads

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Incontinence is a condition that affects a wide variety of individuals, both genders, all ages and for a wide variety of reasons. In America the adult incontinence products market generates 1.3 billion Dollars, approximatelly 850 million Pounds, no wonder the three major incontinence products manufacturers are investing big on the marketing of their new products.

Tena Incontinence Products, one of the major players in the US incontinence market are due to launch a new range of female incontinence pads named the Tena Ultra Thins.

Whoopi Goldberg New Voice and Face of Incontinence Products Ads

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Comedian and movie star Whoopi Goldberg has played many roles in her acting life but her latest perhaps is the most daring and touching of them all.

The star of Sister Act 1 and 2 will be the new face and voice of an American incontinence product manufacturer. Whoopi Goldberg will star in a series of webisodes that will talk about incontinence products and incontinence itself.

In the video below Whoopi talks to Missy Lavender, founder of the Women’s Health Foundation, about light bladder leakage or as Whoopi calls it the “sprits”. You can also see a preview of the webisodes that will be online soon.

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Why TENA Incontinence Products Differ from Others?

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Here at All About Incontinence we only work with the best incontinence products manufacturers. As many of you already know TENA is UK’s number 1 bladder weakness and incontinence expert and we are proud to be an authorised dealer for TENA’s incontinence products range.

What makes TENA special? In this article we will bring you the answer for this question and more about the UK’s leading incontinence products manufacturer.

The reason for such a great success lies on continuous and comprehensive understanding of incontinence patients needs. TENA is always hearing what women and healthcare patients have to say on how to evolve and improve their incontinence products to meet the changing needs in terms of security, comfort and discretion.

Odour Control

17th UK Continence Society Annual Scientific Meeting

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The 17th UKCS (United Kingdom Continence Society) Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Torquay – the English Riviera – from the 12th to the 14th of April 2010.

As usual the conference was designed to offer a wide variety of updates on professional practices as well as general motivational presentations by top-level speakers.

The Conference will appeal to:

Answering Incontinence Community Questions - After a TVT Operation; Mesh Erosion

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Can I Get a New Bladder?

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C-Section or Not? Choosing a Caesarean Section Delivery to Avoid Incontinence

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Dating and Intimacy Concerns When You Have Urinary Incontinence

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An Important Political Issue: Health Care Costs and Drug Prices

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Is Biofeedback a Possible Incontinence Treatment for Me?

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When Someone You Love Has Incontinence

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When Your Incontinence Is a Symptom of Something Else

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Answering Incontinence Community Questions: How Does Bladder Augmentation Work?

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