Incontinence

“We’re hiring.” “If you know of any certified nursing assistants, we are hiring.” “We too are desperately seeking caregivers.” “We are actually all set with caregivers.” “Huh? What?” ...

Learn more about the roles moisture management and skin flora play in maintaining residents’ wellbeing and incontinence care at a May 25 McKnight’s webinar

The pandemic’s effect on nursing home residents goes well beyond cases and deaths, investigators say. Unplanned weight loss, depression, incontinence, and loss of cognitive function stand out — with...

The Easy Drain bed is a new, fully functional and multi-operational hospital and long-term care bed, designed to let incontinent patients rest without having to wear adult briefs. The bed is fitted with...

Kegel therapy may be counterproductive for men who wish to recover urinary continence post-surgery, say investigators.

A study of older adults at risk for malnutrition and dehydration revealed the myths and fears that can hinder proper hydration.

Atlantic Therapeutics has announced that the Food and Drug Administration granted a DeNovo clearance for its INNOVO® therapy device, an externally worn electrical muscle stimulator for the treatment of...

Soft, breathable materials reduce the incidence of wounds and irritations, preventing some costs from ointments and skin treatment.

We have a new wound care nurse and she insists that a few of our residents have “IAD.” I am not familiar with this. Can you help?

A new treatment approach that improves quality measures, falls risk and skin integrity is the reason for a “urinary incontinence revolution” — and the focus of an Aug. 15 McKnight’s...