Nobody Talks About This — But We Need To: Helping an Aging Parent With Incontinence at Home
Senior Safety Advice por Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.
Notas del episodio
Incontinence is one of the most common challenges older adults face — and one of the least talked about. In this compassionate, practical episode of the Daily Senior Safety Advice Podcast, host Esther Kane — a retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist — breaks the silence around bladder and bowel control challenges and gives family caregivers the real guidance they need. Esther covers the types of incontinence and why a doctor evaluation matters, how the home environment affects safety and accident frequency, practical modifications like grab bars and raised toilet seats, the right products for dignity and confidence, skin care considerations, and how to approach this sensitive topic without stripping away a parent's dignity. Whether you're just beginning to notice changes or you're deep in ...