Incontinence

Urinary incontinence in the older female population

January 16, 2012

This program focuses on managing urinary incontinence in older women. Participants will learn how to name the type of urinary incontinence associated with detrusor overactivity and identify interventions for overflow incontinence.

Overactive bladder is prevalent in older adults with type 2 diabetes, study finds

November 14, 2011

Overactive bladder (OAB) is prevalent in older adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

What to consider when purchasing pressure ulcer products

Dr. James G. Spahn July 20, 2010

To prevent and treat pressure ulcers, select products that will produce positive clinical outcomes and provide cost-effective solutions for the long-term care facility.

Researcher says injections may be answer to incontinence problems

March 23, 2009

Women who suffer from stress urinary incontinence can be helped by collagen injections, even after surgery has failed, a medical researcher says. A majority of nursing home residents suffer from one or more types of incontinence.

Pelvic floor disorders affect almost half of women over 80

September 18, 2008

Nearly 50% of women aged 80 or older experience a pelvic floor disorder, which can take the form of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, according to a new report.

Commonly used drugs can quicken cognitive decline in elderly, reports say

May 07, 2008

Anticholinergics - a group of drugs commonly prescribed to treat conditions such as Parkinson's disease, urinary incontinence and acid reflux - may cause a more rapid decline in cognitive function among the elderly than previously thought, according to investigators.

Ask the treatment expert

Donna Sardina April 01, 2008

We have an incontinent resident who frequently has perineal skin breakdown. Would this be considered denuded skin, excoriated skin or should we stage it as a pressure ulcer?

Covering his behind

James M. Berklan March 05, 2008

Passing the smell test

January 30, 2008

Birchwood Laboratories has introduced two new products that provide a sanitary solution for incontinence cleansing and management. B-SURE Perineal Wash and B-SURE Odor Eliminator are products help operators help communities look and smell fresh.