You may share the often-heard wish — "I want to stay in my own home!" The good news is that with the right help you might be able to do just that. Staying in your own home as you get older is called "aging in place." This article contains suggestions...
Articles for Caregivers
Manage Your Weight and Manage Your Incontinence
Magic Medical
You can take control of your bladder functions through exercise! Being overweight or obese increases your risk of urinary incontinence. Not only does being overweight increase your risk, but if you currently have incontinence, weight gain can contribute to your incontinence experience and frequency.For many people, losing 10% of their...
Taking Care of Your Skin in Your 60's and 70's
Magic Medical
During our 60s and 70s, skin can feel dry and irritated. This happens for many reasons, including that skin is thinner and loses water more easily. Medications and medical conditions can also play a role. There is good news. The right skin care can improve how your skin feels —...
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help Stress Incontinence!
Kathleen Van Vliet
From webmd: Did you know that some incontinence can be treated with pelvic floor physical therapy? Pelvic floor physical therapy is a treatment for problems related to the pelvic floor. This specialized therapy includes exercises that can help relieve symptoms like pain, discomfort, and disruptions to your quality of...
