Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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My 17 year old son has asked to be treated like a baby???

I am a single father of 4 the youngest is 18 months and eldest is 19, My children had always been taught that I was always prepared to listen and help if I can no matter what. However Last weekend my son approached me an told me of his love to be a baby wearing nappies and being changed and fed like one. I was taken a bit by surprise to say the... Read moreChevron
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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Stroke Becoming More Common in Younger Adults

New research published in the October 10, 2012 online issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reveals that strokes are becoming more common in younger people.1  While part of the explanation for this alarming trend could be improved diagnosis through advanced imaging technology, it is believed that our... Read moreChevron
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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Remedying Foot Problems: Part of Your Fall Prevention & Wellness Strategy

More than three fourths (78%) of American adults age 21 or older have had one or more problems with their feet at some time in their lives, according to the National Foot Health Assessment 2012 1.  While Ankle Sprains top the list of problems we have experienced, among the top five after Sprains are Blisters (anywhere on the foot), Calluses,... Read moreChevron
posted 11/11/2012, comments (0)|
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Nancy Muller, Health Pro

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Sensitive Skin While Plagued with a Leaky Bladder? Try on Cotton!

Sensitive skin appears to be far more prevalent than many people suspect.  A study published in 2011 in the International Journal of Dermatology, based on a telephone survey of a representative sample of the U.S. population involving  994 Americans (495 men and 499 women), found that 44.6% self-reported having "sensitive" or "very... Read moreChevron
posted 11/11/2012, comments (0)|
Nancy  Muller

Nancy Muller, Health Pro

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Fall Prevention and Its Relationship to Safe Toileting

  NAFC’s intern Megan Spradlin, headed to nursing school for her BSN this coming winter, did some research recently on fall prevention and its close connection to safe toileting.  With Falls Prevention Month upon us, it is a good time to revisit this topic.  Megan is going to be well primed for MUSC’s accelerated BSN... Read moreChevron
posted 09/06/2012, comments (0)|

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