Health Tips for 50+ Men

Spring is well underway, and most are getting back to normal, visiting with friends & family, enjoying simple things like a movie in the theater or a visit to a favorite restaurant and in many cases returning to the workplace. We are pleased to support the return to the new normal and those who want to free themselves from urinary incontinence and get back to doing the things they enjoy. This month we are pleased to highlight a few of these return to normal activities:  

If you, a friend or loved one is experiencing bladder leakage please consider participating in our clinical trial. 

Factsheet: Urethral insert devices for men with urinary incontinence The following factsheet can also be found for download at: https://www.canadiancontinence.ca/pdfs/EN-Factsheet-Urethral-inserts-for-men-2020-02.pdf

Holistic Physiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Survivors In the past few years, there are an increasing number of prostate cancer survivors seeking physiotherapy services to help treat side effects of treatment. Maybe due to increasing evidence of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) helping to manage some of the symptoms, more physiotherapists are becoming interested in treating this population. However, it is important to note that there are other areas that will affect this population recovery outcome, and that PFMT is only a part of it.

One truth I know as a Nurse Continence Advisor is that urinary incontinence is not the sexiest subject but it is one of the most important for women and men too! One myth surrounding urinary incontinence is that it only affects little old ladies. The truth is that men experience urinary incontinence also and it is common after treatment for Prostate Cancer. Doctors do make every effort to educate men about the risk of complications from prostate cancer treatment such as erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. That said, men hear the “C” word and understandably are focused on surviving

The New Year comes with a promise of hope, rejuvenation, and a fresh start. For men with urinary incontinence (involuntary urine leakage), it’s the perfect time to make new resolutions to improve your bladder health. 

Lifestyle adjustments can tremendously improve your quality of life with urinary incontinence. One of the solutions to a healthy bladder and managing incontinence is a healthy diet. What you eat and drink can affect their bladder directly.