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Incontinence can happen at any stage of life. It may be short term or long term, mild or severe. And sometimes you need a little or a lot of help to deal with it. Carers sometimes have this responsibility, and being people too, may also need help. Caring for someone that is incontinent is a sensitive process, and being proactive provides the best result.<\/p>\n

The type of support required will vary a lot, even if you\u2019re a carer at home. A family member suffering from incontinence can create a challenge. It could be your child, mother, father or uncle, sister, grandparent, or even \u2018other half\u2019. Each case will be different, just like we\u2019re all different. Individuals we are, and people with incontinence need individual care.<\/p>\n

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I’m really not incontinent!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Comfort and support<\/h2>\n

Incontinence can be stressful, especially if you need support. A major role of caring for someone with incontinence is to let them know, they\u2019re not bad for having it. It\u2019s such a common condition that it\u2019s not taboo. Anyone can get it for many of reasons. And fortunately, there are ways to deal with it, and often get rid of it.<\/p>\n

There are 2 basic steps to do . . . at least think of it as 2, it\u2019s easier!<\/p>\n

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BASIC STEP 1<\/h3>\n

First of all, it\u2019s extremely important to get advice and support from a health professional. Don\u2019t muck around. You\u2019re not an incontinence expert unless you\u2019re actually an incontinence health professional. Get on to it straight away. If you don\u2019t know where to start, call the Australian National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66. Talk to someone there or call your family doctor. The earlier the better, as it can be a sign of something worse. And anyway, get on the right path straight away.<\/p>\n

So, you can get help from<\/p>\n

\u2022 Your family doctor or health professional
\n\u2022 The Continence Foundation of Australia<\/p>\n

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Incontinence is not the flu. It looks and feels different. They might even put on a happy face to hide it. But it\u2019s just as real.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

BASIC STEP 2<\/h3>\n

Make your family member as comfortable as possible. No matter how you feel about them when they\u2019re well! Let\u2019s be honest, we\u2019re not all cut out to be carers all the time but when we\u2019re needed, we want to help. Have compassion. They\u2019re struggling and unwell, even if they\u2019re quiet. Incontinence is not the flu. It looks and feels different. Sometimes, it\u2019s hidden, because it\u2019s clearly private. But it\u2019s just as real as any other sickness. For a start, make sure they are comfortable and dry, and the bed\u2019s got waterproof clothes<\/a>. If it\u2019s looks like it\u2019s going to be ongoing, think about investing in an incontinence mattress<\/a>. This\u2019ll save a lot of time, and will be much more manageable. And the mattress can be used all the time.<\/p>\n

So, you need to<\/p>\n

\u2022 Follow your treating doctor\u2019s advice
\n\u2022 Use a quality waterproof mattress<\/p>\n

Remember we\u2019re all human<\/h2>\n

Yep, that \u2018ol clich\u00e9 is especially true when we\u2019re in the role of carer. Just think of any time you needed help, from either a professional or family member. Maybe it was embarrassing or difficult to bring up, like being incontinent. But I bet you were glad to get support. It goes without saying, we\u2019re all human and incontinence is just one of those things. With professional treatment, your comfort and support can make all the difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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