Best Super Foods to Eat for a Healthy Mind & Body
Do ‘Super Foods’ really exist? What foods will keep my brain healthy and working? Learn what makes them 'super' and how to have a well rounded healthy diet....
13 August, 2018
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Fecal Incontinence: What Are Your Product Options?
Do you struggle with fecal incontinence as well as urinary? You are not alone in managing both types of incontinence. Learn more about your options...
06 August, 2018
How to Find the Best Solution for Red Irritated Skin
I care for my mom and use baby wipes to clean when changing her undergarments. Her skin has been a little red. Should I use something different? Find out what to use instead...
30 July, 2018
Incontinence Care: How to Relieve Skin Redness & Inflammation
Tender, dry skin can break down rapidly, particularly when moisture is present, and can be very challenging. Use these three incontinence care tips to provide relief to your patients or loved ones....
23 July, 2018
Overactive Bladder – The Relationship Between Environment and Symptoms
Overactive bladder syndrome is a widespread and problematic condition. Knowing More May Help Improve Behavioral Treatment. Find out how.....
16 July, 2018
HDIS® and Reassure® Partner with Youth Rally to Help Adolescents!
For the past two years, HDIS® and Reassure® have had the privilege of providing the Youth Rally's Nursing team with incontinence supplies for their campers....
09 July, 2018
Urinary Incontinence in Women: 5 Reasons Why They Don’t Seek Health Care
While urinary incontinence in women affects about half of ALL women. Learn the 5 major reasons why many older women do not seek care....
02 July, 2018
Diabetes and Incontinence: Is There A Connection?
The link between diabetes and incontinence is a good reason to remind patients to monitor blood sugar levels....
25 June, 2018
How Well Do Student Nurses Understand Urinary Incontinence?
While urinary incontinence affects people of all ages it is projected that incontinence will be as big a concern as heart disease by 2025. Learn how to help those you love or care for....
18 June, 2018
How to Improve Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms such as urgency, frequency and related worries affect nearly one-third of women. Learn an easy way to improve your symptoms....
11 June, 2018
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD) is moisture related skin damage. Find out how prevalent IAD can be and the associated risk factors....
04 June, 2018
How to Be Prepared for Healthcare Discussions
Being prepared for your healthcare appointment keeps the conversation on track and ensures that your concerns will be addressed. Learn how to have those awkward conversations with your healthcare provider....
29 May, 2018
[Case Study] Benefits of Telehealth for Incontinence Care
This article reviews a recent study conducted to determine the benefits of telehealth or Tele-Continence Care and how it can improve the care of rural patients with urinary incontinence....
21 May, 2018
How to Understand the Difference Between Protective Underwear & Briefs
Having a hard time understanding the difference between protective underwear and briefs? You aren’t alone! The array of bladder control products can be overwhelming. Click to find out the difference & how we can help select the perfect product for you!...
14 May, 2018
Healthy Bladder: Foods that Help or Irritate Your Overactive Bladder
“ I’ve heard that some foods can make my bladder leakage worse. Is that true?”...
07 May, 2018
Retirement Strategies and Resources for Seniors
Thinking about Retiring? Use these retirement strategies along with our retirement resources to jump start your retirement planning....
30 April, 2018
3 Arthritis Products to Help Make Your Life Easier
“ I have arthritis in my hands something terrible. I take medicine, but am wondering, do you have any arthritis products that could help?”...
23 April, 2018
Kegel Exercises for Men
“My husband is starting to have accidents. I do Kegel exercises. Can men do those too?” Men who have bladder incontinence, diabetes, and those who have had their prostate removed can all benefit from Kegel exercises....
16 April, 2018
Is Meal Delivery Worth the Premium?
You already know that having your personal care products delivered right to your doorstep is fantastic, but have you tried any meal preparation and meal delivery services? They are becoming widely available and popular. Services such as Hello Fresh® and Blue Apron® deliver ingredients and recipes to your home to make...
10 April, 2018
Drug Interactions: Know the Four Main Types of Interactions
Be aware that some medicines are not supposed to be taken together. Get to know these four main types of drug interactions to keep yourself safe....
02 April, 2018
Types of incontinence products: Get to know the difference
“Why are there so many different types of incontinence products? It gets confusing!” – A.J., San Diego, CA...
26 March, 2018
Why Health Information Management is Important
Managing your health information – not only your medications – is a very important, ongoing task. Managing the information to keep everyone looking out for your best health is critical. Ask us about the MyID Hive Medical ID Bracelet to help keep your medical information in order!...
19 March, 2018
Bladder Stones: What they are and how to prevent them
“ A friend was diagnosed with bladder stones, is that the same as kidney stones? Is there any prevention?” – J.W., Athens, GA...
12 March, 2018
What are pelvic exercises?
“ What are pelvic exercises? I’ve heard they might help with bladder leakage.” – L.C.,Taos, NM...
20 August, 2017
Feeding Better Sleep
Foods and drinks that can help sound sleep. Dairy Products – If you remember the old folk remedy about drinking warm milk before bed, it’s time to revisit the idea....
20 August, 2017
A Decision Aid for Intermittent Self-Catheterization
Decision aids are valuable tools for healthcare professionals to support patients in deciding whether they can help manage their own treatment. ...
28 July, 2017
Advice for patients planning to travel
When your patients mention travel plans to you, take the opportunity to discuss coping mechanisms for overactive bladder....
20 June, 2016