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Daily Life with Urinary Incontinence

Introduction to Urinary Incontinence
Treatment & Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
More Information
Books & More
Reference by Appointment

Self-management and Practical Aspects

Behavioral Treatments for Urinary Incontinence
American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging - Behavioral treatments for incontinence.

Lifestyle and Home Remedies
Mayo Clinic - Suggestions for daily care and changes to your home that may help with incontinence issues.

Incontinence: Coping Away from Home
WebMD - Tips for everyday life from work to the gym, through social occasions, and on vacation.

Exercising Your Pelvic Muscles for Urinary Incontinence (PDF)
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Step-by-step exercises for women to help strengthen pelvic muscles. Includes diagrams.

Emotional & Social Aspects

Dealing With the Embarrassment of Urinary Incontinence
Everyday Health - Support strategies for friends and partners.

Embarrassed About Incontinence? Don’t Be
Today's Caregiver - Avoiding embarrassment through awareness and knowledge.

Urinary Incontinence: Don't Let Embarrassment Keep You from Getting Help
MyOptumHealth - Discussion about the need to seek treatment.

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