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Mygirl1946

Rebates on Incontinence products

I found a site that gives rebates on incontinence products (like depends and poise) You get a dollar back per pack. You can get the rebate form at kmart or at www.caregiversmarketplace.com. You can buy the products anywhere, not just kmart. Anyone can apply for rebates. A dollar might not seem like a lot, but you know how many depends I go... Read more Chevron

posted 11/09/2007, comments (2)|

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johnroba1

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Travel Tip

A good way to carry an extra absorbent pad or liner on an airplane flight might be to insert it in a zip lock bag with a soft pack of wet wipes/baby wipes inserted at the front of the bag. I usually go through airport security with crutches, leg braces, and often a foldable wheelchair, and such a carry on usually fits in a cargo pants pocket or... Read more Chevron

posted 11/04/2007, comments (2)|

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Jasmine Schmidt

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Secondary Causes of Incontinence

The question was raised in response to my last SharePost: does the aging process not result in incontinence due to lack of mobility or dexterity? The answer is that it is certainly possible. As I always say, incontinence is a symptom of something else that is happening in the body. It is not a disease in and of itself. For example,... Read more Chevron

posted 10/12/2007, comments (0)|

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Jennifer Sobol, D.O.

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Seeking Treatment for Incontinence: It’s All About Your Expectations!

I am sure this has happened to many people, but it always happens to me! A new movie will come out with all kinds of hype, and the trailer looks great, and you can't wait to see it. Often, that is followed with huge disappointment because of your expectations. You expect the movie to be amazing, and when it doesn't stand up to your... Read more Chevron

posted 10/04/2007, comments (0)|

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Jasmine Schmidt

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Aging and Incontinence: Dispelling the Myth

In honor of my birthday (I haven't received your gift yet, but I assume it's in the mail), I thought I'd devote some time to dispelling the myth that incontinence is an inevitable part of aging. While it's true that incontinence does happen more often to older adults, it is certainly not a "normal" part of the aging... Read more Chevron

posted 09/28/2007, comments (2)|

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