A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria infect the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles – called the pelvic floor – that support your bladder, uterus, and bowel (large intestine). These exercises were developed in the mid-20th century by Dr. Arnold H. Kegel, an American gynecologist, as a nonsurgical way to prevent people from leaking urine. A strong pelvic floor can help individuals who have… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Performing Kegel Exercises

For individuals dealing with incontinence, this festive period can bring anxiety and discomfort while trying to hide their incontinence diagnosis.

What is the Bladder? The bladder is a ballon-like hollow organ that collects and holds urine created by our kidneys. Urine contains the waste and fluids that remain after our body takes what it needs from what we eat and drink. The bladder is one of those body parts that we often don’t think about… Continue reading Eight Tips for Bladder Health

Diapers are important. Whether you are old or young, big or small, diapers are needed by everyone at some point in life. Unfortunately, not everyone has adequate access to this daily necessity. The Statistics According to a national study commissioned by the National Diaper Bank Network, 47% of families are experiencing unmet diaper need in… Continue reading Families Have Difficulty Affording Diapers

Diaper need is the inability to provide enough diapers to allow for babies and toddlers to be changed as often as necessary. 1 in 3 US families struggle to provide enough diapers to keep their babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy. Since the pandemic there has been an 86% increase in the number of… Continue reading National Diaper Need Awareness Week

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, which is caused by a physical disease of the brain. Between 60 – 70% of those with Alzheimer’s will go on to suffer from incontinence issues.

Shield HealthCare’s Video Certificate Program is intended to provide basic insights into our Incontinence, Diabetes, Urology and Wound Care product lines. Join us for our 15-Minute Incontinence Overview Program! Incontinence is the partial or complete loss of bladder and/or bowel control. It’s often a symptom of other medical issues, and sometimes it’s the result of… Continue reading Video Certificate Program: Incontinence

Certain foods and drinks have been associated with worsening symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, urge incontinence, or bladder pain. If you suffer from any of these conditions, you may wish to try eliminating one or more of these foods from your diet and see if your symptoms improve. If bladder symptoms are related to dietary… Continue reading Bladder Irritants