Homecare Products That Help Maintain Dignity
- Pull-On Underwear
- Adjustable Underwear
- Briefs
- Undergarments
- Booster Pads & Inserts
- Pads
- Guards for Men
- Underpads
- Washable Products
- Youth & Baby
- Daily Living Aids
- Bathroom Safety
- Bedside Assistance
- Cushioning
- Monitoring & Safety
- Housekeeping
- Supports & Restraints
- Walkers & Canes
- Wheelchair Accessories
- Diagnostics/Other
by Dianna Malkowski, PA-C, Nutritionist February 5th 2010
Since 1963, February has marked the celebration of American Heart Month. This month, American Heart Association volunteers share information about heart disease and stroke and raise funds for research and education. There are certain heart-related illnesses and medications known to contribute to incontinence. To best manage incontinence, it’s important to recognize and treat the underlying causes.
Heart disease and incontinence
Heart disease affects the bladder in several ways. It can cause excessive urination or urine buildup, leading to urge incontinence. Peripheral vascular
disease, a heart-related condition caused by blocked arteries in the arms and legs, hinders mobility, making it difficult to reach the bathroom in time.