Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBSubscribe and receive Bridge Magazine straight to your inbox. Subscribe. Helpline 1800 33 00 66. Other Languages. Suite 1, 407 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills, VIC 3127. The national peak body for incontinence prevention, management, education & awareness, we provide support & resources individuals, carers & professionals.
Urinary Incontinence | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBUrinary incontinence is common and can range from the occasional leak when you laugh, cough, sneeze or exercise, to the complete inability to control your bladder. In many cases, urinary incontinence can be treated, better managed and even cured. It is important to talk to your doctor or a continence professional about your symptoms.
Bladder Health | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBSubscribe. Helpline 1800 33 00 66. Bladder Health. Signs of a healthy bladder include empties 4-6 times each day. Can hold up to 400-600ml of urine (the sensation of needing to empty occurs at 200-300 ml). May may wake you up once at night to pass urine and twice if you are older (i.e. over 65 years of age).
What is incontinence? | The Facts - Continence Foundation of …
WEBIncontinence describes any accidental or involuntary loss of: urine (wee) from the bladder – known as urinary incontinence. faeces (poo) or flatus (wind) from the bowel – known as faecal incontinence. Incontinence is a common condition that, with the right help, can always be managed, treated and sometimes cured.
Bladder & bowel resources | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBSubscribe. Helpline 1800 33 00 66. Other Languages. Download or order copies of our free information resources for individuals, carers & professionals on bladder & bowel control problems & pelvic floor. Incontinence resources include booklets, factsheets, posters, brochures, and magazines.
Prevention | incontinence | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBTalk to your family doctor or contact the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66. The National Continence Helpline is staffed by Nurse Continence Specialists who offer free and confidential information, advice and support. They also provide a wide range of continence-related resources and referrals to local services.
Continence Health | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBJul 12, 2021 · Helpline 1800 33 00 66. Other Languages. Suite 1, 407 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills, VIC 3127. Continence Health. Continence is the ability to control movements of your bladder & bowel. Learn about how your bladder, bowel & pelvic floor work & what is considered healthy.
Management - Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBSuite 1, 407 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills, VIC 3127. 03 8692 8400. 03 9380 1233. Managing everyday life with incontinence can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make things easier. With some planning, incontinence doesn't have to stop you from living life to the fullest. Topics include creating a routine, continence products ...
Types of Incontinence - Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Faecal incontinence. People who experience accidental or involuntary loss of faeces (poo) or flatus (wind) from the bowel (including excessive wind) may be experiencing faecal incontinence. Read more. Last Updated: Tue 28, May 2024. Last Reviewed: Tue 17, Mar 2020.
Key statistics on incontinence - Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBstatistics on Urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence affects up to 10% of Australian men and up to 38% of Australian women 1. 80% of those with urinary incontinence in the community are women 2. Over half of women living in the community with urinary incontinence are aged under 50 years 2. 65% of women and 30% of …
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