Incontinence Solutions
Television commercials, magazine advertisements and continued public education by not-for-profit organizations like the Simon Foundation for Continence have all contributed to people with incontinence becoming more aware of the increasingly diverse options available for the treatment, cure, and management of incontinence. This awareness has lead to an increased demand for additional information that goes beyond what can be learned from advertisements.
Below are links to key not-for-profit organizations that provide information on incontinence, and a tool to help you decide on a treatment, called NexProfiler(TM) Decision-Support Tool. We hope you will be able to learn more about treatments and management techniques that may be of interest to you. NOTE: The information included here is not meant to be a substitute for medical care. Incontinence is a symptom. Always report incontinence to your healthcare professional and ask to be evaluated to determine the underlying cause of your incontinence.
NexProfiler(TM) Decision-Support Tool
The causes and effects of incontinence are different for each unique situation. For assistance in sorting out treatment options that may work for women, try using the Simon Foundation's NexProfiler Decision-Support Tool.
Not-For-Profit Organizations
The American Urogynecologic Society
The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), founded in 1979, is the premier society dedicated to research and education in urogynecology, and the detection, prevention and treatment of female lower urinary tract disorders and pelvic floor disorders. AUGS members are practicing physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, nurses and health care professionals, as well as researchers from many disciplines, all dedicated to improving the urogynecologic health of women.
www.augs.org
Bladder Cancer Web Cafe
The goal of this bladder cancer specific website is to help you find answers, relieve some of the fear, reinforce hope and to help you or your loved one find the best path on a difficult journey.
www.blcwebcafe.org
CURE: Coalition for Urologic Research and Education
CURE was created to enhance urology research to improve care and treatment of patients with urologic disease. The group represents tens of thousands of patients, researchers and health-care providers working in partnership to pass the Training and Research in Urology Act. Visit this site to find out more about legislation that is pending before Congress that would create a new division at the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIDDK-NIH).
www.auafoundation.org/advocacypage.asp
ERIC, Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence
The ERIC Webshop provides products for childhood bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling to children, young people, parents and professionals.
www.ericshop.org.uk/default.asp
Families for Depression Awareness
The mission of Families for Depression Awareness is to help families recognize and cope with depressive disorders. Their purpose is 1) to help families recognize and manage the various forms of depression and associated mood disorders, 2) to reduce stigma associated with depressive disorders, and 3) to unite families and help them in coping with depression.
www.familyaware.org
HealthFinder.gov
A directory of reliable online health information sponsored by the governmental Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
www.healthfinder.gov
Healthy-ojas.com
Prolonged diabetes in men and women may damage nerves, thus causing urologic problems that may include bladder problems and urinary tract infections. Follow the link for more information.
http://healthy-ojas.com/diabetes/bladder-problems.html
HealthyWomen.org
The National Women's Health Resource Center in 2009 is celebrating 20 years of providing women in-depth, objective, physician-approved information on a broad range of women's health issues. With more than 100 topics in its health library, including the latest medical advancements in each field, women often turn to them to answer their most pressing and personal health care questions. Through nationwide public education campaigns and personal assistance, NWHRC has helped women be informed health care consumers and has supported and promoted major milestones in the advancement of women's health for the past two decades.
www.healthywomen.org
The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
IFFGD is a nonprofit education and research organization whose mission is to inform, assist and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
www.iffgd.org
International Painful Bladder Foundation
The IPBF is a non-profit, voluntary, umbrella organization, active worldwide, that promotes knowledge and awareness of interstitial cystitis (also known as painful bladder syndrome, bladder pain syndrome and hypersensitive bladder syndrome) and associated disorders among patients, patient support groups, health professionals and the general public. The IPBF promotes the interests of IC patients around the globe.
http://www.painful-bladder.org/
Maternal and Child Health Library
www.mchlibrary.info
The Menopause and Black Cohosh Information Center
Explore the Menopause and Black Cohosh Information Center. Here you'll find valuable articles regarding menopause, in-depth analysis of treatment options, and methods for effectively dealing with menopause.
www.menopause-black-cohosh.org
National Association for Continence
The National Association For Continence is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and related pelvic floor disorders. NAFC's purpose is to be the leading source for public education and advocacy about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management alternatives for incontinence. You can visit their website at www.nafc.org.
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.
www.thefamilycaregiver.org
The North American Restroom Association
The American Restroom Association advocates for the availability of clean, safe, well designed public restrooms.
www.americanrestroom.org
NORD: The National Organization for Rare Disorders
NORD is a unique federation of individuals and organizations working together to build a better world for people affected by rare diseases.
www.rarediseases.org
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates
The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is a professional organization committed to excellence in clinical practice and research through education of its members, patients, family and community. For more information, visit SUNA's web site at www.suna.org To send email to suna@ajj.com
Women's Health Foundation
The Women’s Health Foundation has sought to bring sensitive and stigmatized women’s health issues out of hiding and into the light. Guided by the mission "To improve the pelvic health and fitness of all women," WHF is continually taking steps to empower women with knowledge, and in turn, take control of their bodies. You can access their website at www.womenshealthfoundation.org.
World Continence Week
The World Continence Week website lists many non-profit organizations that provide information of interenst. You can access this list at www.hwww.worldcontinenceweek-usa.org/directory.html.
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
The WOCN Society is a professional nursing society that supports its members by promoting educational, clinical and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of expert health care to individuals with wounds, ostomies and incontinence. Visit the WOCN website at www.wocn.org.
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