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Information and advice on bladder incontinence and bowel incontinence, including how to manage them for older Australians.

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It's never too late to start looking after your pelvic floor and empower yourself to lead a life of strength, confidence, and vitality. Source: Getty Images.

Improving pelvic floor strength and confidence as you age: A simple guide

Improving pelvic floor strength and confidence as you age: A simple guide

Begin your journey to better pelvic floor health with our all-inclusive guide, covering everything you need to know while debunking common myths along the way.

“While sharing incontinence experiences may be uncomfortable at first, overcoming this barrier allows for greater understanding and support from loved ones." Source: Getty Images.

‘Let’s talk’: Australians urged to open up about incontinence for better understanding and support

‘Let’s talk’: Australians urged to open up about incontinence for better understanding and support

The Continence Foundation of Australia urges Australians to openly discuss incontinence with loved ones and health professionals during World Continence Week (June 17-23), recognising the challenges of managing it alone.

Keeping public toilet information up-to-date is crucial for ensuring those affected by incontinence can navigate daily life with confidence and security. Source: Getty Images.

The Great Dunny Hunt is back, offering ‘greater support’ to those facing incontinence

The Great Dunny Hunt is back, offering ‘greater support’ to those facing incontinence

Prepare your smartphones and get ready to embark on a quest of civic duty and adventure as the beloved Great Dunny Hunt makes its return.

It's time to break the sigma around adult incontinence. Source: Getty

It’s time to stop shying away from the topic of adult incontinence

It’s time to stop shying away from the topic of adult incontinence

It might not be a glamorous talking point, but starting a conversation about adult continence issues is the only way to kick the stigma to the curb.

Revolutionary incontinence treatment hitting Australia. Source: Getty

The groundbreaking treatment restoring quality of life for incontinent women

The groundbreaking treatment restoring quality of life for incontinent women

A revolutionary treatment is being offered for the first time in Australia, to women who suffer from incontinence, using radiofrequency technology.

70 per cent of those who suffer from incontinence don't seek help for their condition. Source: Getty Images.

World Continence Week: Breaking down the stigma around incontinence

World Continence Week: Breaking down the stigma around incontinence

Managing everyday life with incontinence can be challenging enough without the added shame that sufferers often associate with the condition, but as part of World Continence Week (June 20-26) the Continence Foundation of Australia is working to shed light on the topic that can often be heavily stigmatised in the community.

Incontinence affects more than five million Aussies. Source: Getty

Controlling incontinence: Simple solutions for untimely leaks

Controlling incontinence: Simple solutions for untimely leaks

We look at the who, what, when and where of incontinence, and the ways sufferers can address accidents before they occur.

Sue found managing her incontinence was easy and helped her avoid any embarrassing situations. Source: Getty Images

‘Living with a leaky bladder is nothing to be embarrassed about’

‘Living with a leaky bladder is nothing to be embarrassed about’

While it’s an unfortunate and untimely experience, the more you know about urinary incontinence, the better your chances of preventing it in the future.

As we age, we lose strength in the bladder and urethra and thus even a minor degree of urinary incontinence becomes very common. Source: Getty

What is urinary incontinence and how can you prevent it?

What is urinary incontinence and how can you prevent it?

For World Continence Week, Dr Ross Walker explains the basics of incontinence and why it's important not to suffer in silence.

More than five million Australians have some form of incontinence.
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These five healthy habits are key to preventing incontinence

These five healthy habits are key to preventing incontinence

More than five million Australians have some form of incontinence, but with some planning, incontinence doesn't have to stop you from living life to the fullest.

At least 1.34 million Australian men experience regular bladder or bowel leakage. Source: Getty.

Incontinence: It’s not just a female problem

Incontinence: It’s not just a female problem

If you think incontinence only affects older women, think again.

Elton John has dropped a series of bombshells on his health and Princess Diana's funeral in his new memoir. Source: Getty.

Elton John reveals agonising secret cancer battle that left him incontinent

Elton John reveals agonising secret cancer battle that left him incontinent

Elton John also opens up on how he really felt about Princess Diana's funeral and the mourning he believes got "out of hand".

Changes in the body as we age can increase the risk of incontinence, but pelvic floor exercises can help many experiencing bladder leakage. Source: Getty

Pelvic floor exercises to help strengthen the bladder and prevent incontinence

Pelvic floor exercises to help strengthen the bladder and prevent incontinence

A few simple pelvic floor exercises can prevent bladder problems in many people suffering with incontinence.

Mild resistance training using light hand weights is a good form of exercise for women living with incontinence.

The best types of exercises for women with incontinence

The best types of exercises for women with incontinence

While incontinence and bladder leakage is something many women face, it doesn’t have to stop them from getting physical.

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