These questions might be similar to 'My father has recently been diagnosed with alzheimers, he is 89 and has heavy incontinence.'
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I have noticed a heavy dragging sensation in my genital area and can’t seem to work out why?
There are absolutely things that you can do to address and minimise your bladder weakness and no reason to sit by and live with it. Firstly, you...
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My mother lives with us and has accidents now and again, what can I do to help her?
One of the main reasons elderly people are admitted into Aged Care facilities is because of urinary and faecal incontinence, as it impacts on all a...
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I have IBS & diverticultist.I find it hotter weather the pants are not as comfortable to wear. What type of pad would you suggest I use?
Hi Christine, There is a great range of pad products available from the Poise brand that vary in length, thickness and absorbency. You can expl...
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I experience heavy menstrual bleeding at night and pads aren't enough to stop from destroying the sheets and my underwear. Would your products help with this problem? Or is the absorbency area the same as on a normal overnight pad? Thanks!
I'm so sorry to hear about your problem. You could definitely try the Depend Underwear which have a much heavier capacity than the other "fema...
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I have prostate cancer and have to have surgery to remove the prostate, I will always be incontinent what can I do?
The good news is that incontinence following prostate surgery generally lessens within six months to one year – and in many cases continence is ful...
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I'm not able to stop wetting myself, what should I do?
It is important to know that if you stop drinking water, the bladder muscles can become weaker, as it does not need to work to contain the urine. Y...
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Can bowel incontinence be helped by pelvic floor muscles exercises?
Muscle-strengthening exercises (pelvic floor exercises) can be very helpful in treating bowel incontinence. Pelvic floor exercises are done by cont...
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My husband is undergoing radiation therapy. He has bowel incontinence. Do you make a product for this problem?
Sorry to hear about your husband's prostate cancer. The Depend Fitted Briefs is suitable for bowel incontinence and is available from pharmacies. P...
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How do I mask the unpleasant smell from the pads?
Firstly, if using incontinence aids to contain urine you should not use any other creams or lotions at the same time. The creams impact on the eff...
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Why are pads so expensive?
The person you care for should be eligible for some assistance through one or both of the State and Federal Continence Subsidy Schemes, depending o...
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I leak urine and have tried wearing my wife’s pads but get very embarrassed as it’s bulky, is there anything else I can wear so people can’t see it?
Yes, absolutely there are other products that you can wear, specifically designed for men and to be discreet, such as the Depend Male Guard. You...
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I'm dribbling urine, is there anything that can help me?
Firstly, I would suggest that you see your GP for a full check-up, as one of the common health issues of a man of your age is the prostate. The GP...
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How can I find out which pad I should be wearing?
It sounds like you could benefit from seeing a Continence Advisor who can help you to find the correct aid. The Continence Advisor can also give yo...