Try: Fecal incontinence is the inability to hold gas and bowel movements it might also mean the loss of control over the contraction muscles at times of bowel movements some of the causes of fecal incontinence are operations nerve damage muscle weakness infections such as colitis ulserosa a tarm-infection diseases such as the croh-disease information references adapted fromn www shermanoaksmedical com "incontinence help" 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies

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Try: With overflow incontinence we mean involuntary urine-loss mostly drops or small gushes with irregular intervals and or at night without actually emptying the bladder causes the contraction of the bladder muscles has been weakened intensively another reason might be a narrowing of the urine-tubes as a result of a prostate – enlargement or a tumor that presses on the urine-tubes information references "incontinence help" 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

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Try: With urge incontinence the person experiences an urgent need to urinate and cannot get to the toilet in time it might even happen if the bladder is emptied completely causes the bladder muscles are too active the urine-level inside the bladder is increased without the bladder noticing any real increase in pressure usually the bladder muscles do not contract in the "rest" periods between urinating due to the large activity in the bladder muscle the muscle gets activated with minimum amounts of urine or through psychological or physical stimuli these stimuli result in a contraction of the bladder muscles the pressure inside the bladder increases; there is a need to urinate the pressure rapidly becomes very large and there is involuntary urine-loss such an overactive bladder muscle is usually the result of neurological diseases or infections information references "incontinence help" 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

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Try: Crutches both standard and forearm , the kind with the cuffs that encircle the lower portion of your arms , offer a great deal of support they are often used by people who have good coordination and upper-body strength a few things to consider are style select a pair that has comfortable grips and offers a lot of padding on top length crutches that are too long can press into your armpits causing pressure on the nerves the correct crutch length leaves you room to fit two or three fingers between your underarm and the top of the crutch raise or lower the handgrips so that they are at the same height as your hip line and your elbows are slightly bent use avoid placing your crutches too far ahead as you step or they could slip out from under you keep the tips about 6 inches out from your sides and keep your steps to about 12 inches don’t lean on the tops of the crutches when walking or standing you can use several different patterns of gait with your crutches a physical therapist can advise you on the one best suited for your needs information references "canes crutches and walkers choosing the right product" by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

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Try: On any gait aid a contoured handle is usually easier to hold for extended periods than is a rounded handle wrap foam around a handle that feels too small tips which provide traction come in different diameters and styles flat soft tips hold the ground more securely than rounded ones you can purchase special attachments to put on the ends of your crutches for use in snow and ice never glue on tips you’ll need to replace them as they wear most pharmacies and some hardware stores carry replacement tips information references "canes crutches and walkers choosing the right product" by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

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Try: Manual beds with this bed you need to change bed positions by hand using cranks if you are unable to do this you will need to ask someone to help you the cranks are located at the foot or head of the bed manual beds may not move to as many positions as an electric bed most manual beds can be raised to make it easier for caregivers to help you the bed may also be lowered to make it easier for you to get in and out of bed a manual bed may be very difficult for a person who has limited hand or arm strength to use you may need good hand strength to turn the cranks a person with a back condition or knee problems may also have trouble a person may need to bend or kneel to use the bed cranks electric beds an electric bed has a motor and a cord to plug into an electrical outlet there is a control pad hooked to the bed that may look like a television remote control each button on the control may have a picture showing how the bed will move when you push the button many people like an electric bed because the positions of the bed can be changed easily these beds may also have a built in scale for weighing a person information references "hospital bed help" 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

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Try: There are many kinds of mattresses available for a hospital bed including mattresses filled with air gel or foam some special mattresses can reduce pressure on certain body areas and help prevent pressure sores you can buy or rent the mattress at the same supply store where you buy or rent the bed the mattress usually comes with a waterproof cover you may need other pads or bed attachments manual hospital bed with this bed you need to change bed positions by hand using cranks if you are unable to do this you will need to ask someone to help you the cranks are located at the foot or head of the bed manual beds may not move to as many positions as an electric bed most manual beds can be raised to make it easier for caregivers to help you the bed may also be lowered to make it easier for you to get in and out of bed a manual bed may be very difficult for a person who has limited hand or arm strength to use you may need good hand strength to turn the cranks a person with a back condition or knee problems may also have trouble a person may need to bend or kneel to use the bed cranks electric hospital bed an electric bed has a motor and a cord to plug into an electrical outlet there is a control pad hooked to the bed that may look like a television remote control each button on the control may have a picture showing how the bed will move when you push the button many people like an electric bed because the positions of the bed can be changed easily these beds may also have a built in scale for weighing a person information references "hospital bed help" 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

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Try: When trying out walkers keep in mind style in general walkers with wheels are easier to manage than walkers you lift unless you have thick carpet or walk on rough ground however wheeled walkers may be difficult to stop if they don’t have brakes wheeled walkers are especially important if you have balance problems or a problem with falls walkers also enable you to place more weight on your arms rather than your legs which can be helpful if you have weakness or joint pain if you’ll be doing any traveling consider a walker that folds length as with a cane adjust walkers to the correct height generally when your arms are relaxed at your sides the top of the walker should align with the crease in your wrist increasing the height can improve safety but may make the walker more difficult to use your doctor or physical therapist can help you determine what height is right for you use to walk move the walker about one step ahead of you and then step into it leading with your weak or injured leg don’t attempt to climb stairs or use an escalator with a walker information references "canes crutches and walkers choosing the right product" by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

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Try: When buying a cane consider style if you need to use your cane daily the traditional candy-cane style with a curved handle may not be your best choice these can be difficult to grip several different handgrip styles and shapes are available choose the one that feels most comfortable canes with four feet offer greater stability than do straight canes but can be cumbersome to use a lightweight cane is less of a burden than a heavier one both types can help take weight off a painful joint or leg length with shoes on stand up straight letting your arms hang at your sides the top of the cane cane’s handle should align with the crease of your wrist when you hold the cane while standing still your elbow should be flexed at a 30-degree angle wooden canes must be cut to the correct height adjustable canes can be lengthened or shortened to fit use hold your cane in the hand opposite the side that needs support the cane and your affected leg should swing and strike the ground together information references "canes crutches and walkers choosing the right product" by sherman oaks medical supplies 2008 available at www shermanoaksmedical com

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Try: The national council on aging a private group has a free service called benefitscheckup this service can help you find federal and state benefit programs that may help your family these programs can help pay for prescription drugs heating bills housing meal programs and legal services benefitscheckup also can help you find financial assistance veteran veteran’s benefits employment volunteer work helpful information and resources to learn more about benefitscheckup phone 202-479-1200 www benefitscheckup org information references "caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national

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