5 Things to Consider When Caring for Elderly Parents at Home
Older adults want to live at home. Aging in place, the phrase used to describe the desire for older
Anticholinergics and Older Adults
Anticholinergics (Ant-I-Cul-In-Urge-Ics) are drugs used to stop involuntary muscle movements. These
Caregiving, Incontinence, and Frontotemporal Dementia
In this feature, we conducted an interview with Candace Williams, a caregiver to her mother and blog
Alzheimer’s and Incontinence: Answers to Caregiver Questions
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be a very trying experience, especially for so
Birth Defects and Incontinence – Spotlight on Angelman Syndrome
The month of February recognizes birth defects and highlights awareness for many lesser-known disord
6 Signs of Poor Incontinence Care in Nursing Homes
More than 50% of nursing home residents experience some type of incontinence. More than 75% of long-
Sandwich Generation and Incontinence
The Sandwich Generation is the group of adults, typically ages 40-60, who are simultaneously caring
Winter Isolation for Older Adults
Winter is here. In many parts of the country, it is cold, the days are shorter, and there may be...
7 Signs of Caregiver Stress with Incontinence
Providing care to someone in need is an extremely noble, honorable, and selfless choice. Caregiving
Autism and Incontinence
Autism isn’t a single disorder, but a spectrum of different types, also known as autism spectrum d
Alzheimer’s Disease and Incontinence
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. Tranquility products and our staff are dedic
The Emotional Aspects of Urinary Incontinence
When considering urinary incontinence, the first details that normally come to mind are the physical
When Incontinence Strikes Young
While incontinence is typically thought of as a problem affecting older adults, young people can suf
How do parents deal with Cerebral Palsy?
We discovered a great video post with some very useful information on how people deal with disabilit
How to Control Urinary Incontinence Odors
There are many concerns among people with urinary incontinence. One of these concerns is how to con
Caring for Loved Ones with Nighttime Incontinence
By: Melissa Napier, MS, BSN Nurse Consultant, Principle Business Enterprises Sleep. One-third of ou
Caregiver Support: Studies Highlight Three Ways to Prevent Falls
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls among older adults result
Adult Diapers: Choose the Correct Product for Your Active Lifestyle
Far too often, we find that people who have to wear adult diapers for a period of time feel that...
Caregiving and Incontinence: Caring for a Loved One with Incontinence
By: Jane Curry, Gerontologist Caring for a loved one can be a very rewarding experience. However, ca