Preparing for Incontinence: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

The Caregiver's Journey

Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster

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🗓️ 10 September 2024

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Who knew being prepared could make such a difference in managing incontinence? Incontinence can be one of the most difficult areas of our caregiving journeys. It’s personal. It’s awkward. It’s rarely something discussed — by anyone — making it potentially uncomfortable to talk about. It’s also one of the most important areas to navigate with compassion and dignity — for us and for our care receiver. Early preparation is essential. This is your moment of truth as a caregiver. Ask yourself: Can I handle this physically? Mentally? Emotionally? And if so, how? The good news is, you’ve got time to think it through, talk with others, and make smart decisions. Use this runway wisely — your future self will thank you. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan — we’ve faced incontinence care head-on. Trust us, it’s better to think about this now or you’ll wish you had. There’s a lot going on with incontinence! In this episode, we’re sharing four game-changing tips to help you be prepared.

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For men
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0:00.0	This is the Whole Care Network,
0:02.5	helping you tell your story one podcast at a time.
0:16.3	Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only.
0:22.7	Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests
0:28.1	and may not represent the views and opinions of the Whole Care Network.
0:33.2	Always consult with your physician for any medical advice.
0:36.8	And always consult with your attorney for any legal advice. And always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.
0:40.5	And thank you for listening to the Whole Care Network.
0:53.0	We both wish we knew how to be better prepared for incontinence. We both wish we knew how to be better prepared for incontinence.
0:57.9	We sure do. For incontinence, we've created a five-part series because there's a lot going on with incontinence.
1:07.8	Yes, there is, and it's coming.
1:10.6	It sure is. The five episodes include
1:14.8	Episode 9, which is preparing for incontinence. Episode 10 is a phrase we coined pre-incontinence,
1:24.2	and when continence first begins. Episode 11 is cleaning our care receiver and the
1:32.3	urinary incontinence. And then episode 12 is cleaning our care receiver when they are bedbound
1:40.0	or when there's a bowel movement. The final episode in the series, episode 13, is about incontinence overnight.
1:49.1	This is the first in a five-part series, and in this episode, we're going to talk about being prepared for incontinence because we want you to be more prepared than we were.
1:59.2	We have four tips.
2:02.5	Sue, you ready to get started?
2:10.2	I am. Welcome. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treister. This podcast brings our years of experience in a variety of family caregiving roles to prepare you to navigate your caregiving journey.
2:15.5	We're sharing our personal experiences, not medical advice, and because it's our passion
2:20.9	to support you on your journey, we believe no topic is off limits.
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