Most people with incontinence can be helped or cured. In most cases, minor changes in lifestyle will have a great impact.
3 - Urinary incontinence is not an inevitable result of aging
It is not something you have to “put up with” just because of your age. Incontinence is treatable.
4 - Drink water, avoid alcohol & caffeine
Drinking too much or too little can make incontinence worse. Drinking water helps flush out your system and keeps your bladder healthy.
5 - Get the right protection
Find out which is the incontinence pad that fits you best. With Abena’s pads, you’ll never know that you are wearing one and neither will anyone else.
6 - Do pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises) & bladder training
They are easy and can help you taking control of your leaky bladder.
7 - Be ready for emergencies
Keep Abena pads in your glove compartment, desk drawer, gym bag, purse, briefcase and wherever else you can use to make sure you will be protected at all times. Don’t forget some plastic bags for discreet disposal.
8 - Keep active
Keep on with your life filled with work, friends and family. Exercise helps to maintain a healthy body weight, reducing pressure on the pelvic floor. Try different sports in order to find out which one suits you best.
9 - Ask for help, see the doctor
Don’t be embarrassed to discuss incontinence with your doctor. At your first visit, ask if your diet, health problems, or medicine could be causing the problem.