Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBSubscribe. 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.
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 Health | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBSubscribe. Helpline 1800 33 00 66. Other Languages. 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).
Urinary Incontinence | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBUrinary incontinence. Urinary 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 ...
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 ...
Continence assessment | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBBladder and Bowel Charts. You will be asked to fill out a chart to keep track of when you go to the toilet to pass urine (wee) or have a bowel action (poo) or have an accident. Keeping abladder diaryfor two to three days in a row orbowel diaryfor seven days in a row which will help a continence health professional when they assess you. 100.
5 Healthy Habits - Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBHabit 3 – Get enough fluids and drink well. It’s important to increase fluids when you increase fibre in your diet. Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated helps maintain digestive health. Drinks that contain caffeine, cola and alcohol can irritate your bladder, so water is the best choice. While our tendency when dealing with bladder ...
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.
1800 33 00 66 - Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBThe National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) is staffed by Nurse Continence Specialists who offer free and confidential information, advice and support to people affected by incontinence. They also provide a wide range of continence resources and information on local continence services. The Helpline is available to anyone living in Australia and is funded by the Australian Government ...
Urge incontinence | Continence Foundation of Australia
WEBTalk to your 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.