Urinary incontinence is a condition that affects about 25 million North Americans, and potentially millions more that are too embarrassed to seek treatment. There are various types of incontinence: stress incontinence, which is the leakage of urine when laughing, sneezing or coughing, to urge incontinence, which is the sudden onset of urination. Kegel exercises are an effective treatment for incontinence. One exercise you can do to remedy incontinence issues, are to practice Kegel, or pelvic floor, exercises. By strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, Kegel exercises can help to prevent ..read more

Bed pads are waterproof sheets that are put under your sheets to protect your mattress from night-time accidents. Incontinence bed pads are commonly used on baby and children’s beds to protect from bed wetting. Although less common, many adults suffer from nocturnal enuresis as well according to The National Association for Continence. According to the Mayo Clinic, there can be a variety of different reasons as to why you may be suffering from night time bed wetting such as medication side effects, neurological disorders, bladder issues, etc. For more information about adult bed wetting check ..read more

Urinary incontinence is very common among people in the United States and across the world. According to the American Urological Association’s Urology Care Foundation, about one out of two women and one out of four men experience symptoms. While urinary incontinence can be difficult to navigate, it is not something that should stop you from engaging in daily activities that make you happy and fulfilled. Here’s why you should never let urinary incontinence control your life: 1. Your Support System Is There For You Talking with your loved ones can be a great way to start the discussion about how ..read more

With mandated lockdowns and working from home, our Wearever employees have had some extra time on their hands this year. With that extra time, we have been finding new hobbies, listening to more podcasts, and discovering new blogs. We have rounded up 20 of our favorite blogs that cater towards Baby Boomers and Caregivers. Here is our roundup of the Top 20 Baby Boomer Blogs of 2020. Hopefully you can find a new favorite blog to follow!     Best Travel Blogs: My Itchy Travel Feet My Itchy Travel Feet is a “Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel”. This is one of top Baby Boomer travel blogs tha ..read more

Going to the doctor to seek an official diagnosis can feel scary. Furthermore, urinary incontinence in particular can feel like a very difficult topic to talk about with anyone, even a trusted doctor — and it may even be a point of internalized embarrassment for some patients. However, it’s always best to consult your doctor if you suspect you may be experiencing urinary incontinence symptoms. Although every patient experience is unique, read more about some of the things you can expect during a typical diagnosis process for urinary incontinence: Before the Appointment In the days before you ..read more

Have you ever eaten or drank something that caused your incontinence to flare up? There are some foods that just don’t sit well when you are suffering from incontinence. According to Healthline there are many items, such as alcohol, coffee, citrus fruits, tomato based products, and spicy foods, that you should try to limit or completely eliminate from your diet as they can worsen your incontinence. There are other foods, however, that can actually help your bladder health. During these warm summer months, you are likely craving some fresh, healthy foods that don’t cause any extra leaks. Here i ..read more

For most of us, freedom is the first word that comes to mind when someone asks, “How do you live your best life?” Living life to the fullest means having the freedom to do what makes you happiest, from attending family functions and visiting grandchildren to enjoying our favorite hobbies without worrying about visible leakage. Wearever is the solution for people with incontinence symptoms who are eager to return to their usual lives. And, unlike other options out there, Wearever products offer the same look and feel of traditional undergarments — with the added absorption you need to get back ..read more

In recent years, there has been a nationwide increase in popularity of digital doctor appointments. According to Pew Research Center, 81% of Americans now own a smartphone — allowing many to skip the medical waiting room and consult a doctor directly from the comfort of their homes in the form of a virtual visit. Through telemedicine appointments, patients are able to actually see, hear and engage with the doctor or other health professionals in real-time through videoconferencing — just as they would during a traditional in-person doctor appointment. Telemedicine appointments can help pa ..read more