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Nancy Muller

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Aging-in-Place Villages: Incontinence and the Caregiver

In early February, Howard Gleckman authored an enlightening article for The Washington Post (February 9, 2010) on new concepts in community support for aging-in-place villages. While variations were cited as examples, all depict ingenious ways for neighbors to help neighbors stay at home as they age. They revolve around three basic designs. The... Read moreChevron
posted 04/15/2010, comments (0)|
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Nancy Muller

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Relieving Stress: Stress Urinary Incontinence

Recently, I read with interest about Johnson & Johnson's launch of a new "product" in the form of a subscription program designed to help manage and even relieve stress that women experience in their daily lives. The online program, Upliv, begins with a stress analysis and is comprised of weekly sessions teaching relaxation strategies. ... Read moreChevron
posted 03/02/2010, comments (0)|
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Nancy Muller

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Helping A Loved One Find Control

At the beginning of a new year, one often resolves to tackle new goals or longstanding objectives that have received insufficient attention in past months or even years. But how often do we think about the needs of others rather than our own selfish wish lists at this time of year?   The beginning of a new year marks an opportunity to help... Read moreChevron
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Nancy Muller

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National Association for Continence, Executive Director

Combating the Aging Process

While at NAFC, we have long echoed the mantra that loss of bladder or bowel control is not an automatic consequence of aging, there are some certainties we can anticipate as we age.  These include the formation of cataracts, the wearing out of joints, inflammation, and arthritis, the cumulative effects of exposure to the sun such as wrinkling... Read moreChevron
posted 05/28/2009, comments (0)|

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