Supporting Loved Ones With Urinary Incontinence

A woman pours herself a glass of water because she knows that staying hydrated is an important part of managing urinary incontinence.

It’s not something most of us would feel comfortable sharing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even mentioning urinary incontinence is generally enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there’s a common misunderstanding that it’s simply a normal part of aging and needs to be discreetly accepted and […]

Older Adults and UTIs: How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms

senior-lady-drinking-water-in-kitchen

Itching. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you already know these symptoms on a personal level. For younger people, a UTI is often reasonably easy to recognize and treat. But it is usually more complex for older adults, as symptoms […]