Living Confidently with Rely

With so many incontinence products on the market, knowing which ones to use can be overwhelming. Many products are similar, and it can be challenging to choose the right one for your specific condition. Booster pads and Bladder pads are very comparable and often confused, but they serve very different purposes. 

In 2014, The Urology Foundation declared September Urology Awareness Month. Founded in 1995, the foundation helps others understand the importance of good urological health. 

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. While it is the most common cancer among men and about one-in-nine men over the age of 65 are diagnosed with it, it is a treatable and preventable cancer.

Incontinence leaves the aging population at risk for impaired skin integrity. Exposure to urine and feces is one of the most common causes of skin breakdown and makes the skin more susceptible to various injuries. It’s always better to prevent a problem than to treat one; so, focus on these key areas when helping a patient maintain healthy skin:

For those who are low income and incontinent, where can you look for help to get the supplies you need? Here are a few suggestions to help you find no-cost or low cost incontinence supplies.

There is a known connection between diabetes and incontinence. One recent study in Norway found that incontinence affected 39 percent of women with diabetes and only 26 percent of women without diabetes.