Health Education - Continence Care

Who Should Come to the Continence Care for Success Clinic?
If you are 55 years of age or over and have any of these problems:

• go to the bathroom often
• worry about falling when rushing to the bathroom
• leak urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or do an activity
• have frequent bladder infections
• have problems with constipation
• have problems with bowel control
• wake up more than twice during the night to urinate
• have a strong need to urinate right away
• need to learn how to put a catheter in yourself
• have a prolapse in the vagina

Common Questions

Q: What is urinary incontinence?
A: Urinary incontinence is when you pass or leak urine without control.

Q: How common is urinary incontinence?
A: Urinary incontinence affects 3.3 million Canadians (nearly 10% of the population). An estimated 25-30% of seniors in the community deal with incontinence. It is becoming one of the top reasons for admission to nursing homes.

Q: Is urinary incontinence a normal part of aging?
A: No, urinary incontinence has many causes and can also greatly affect your quality of life.
  

Bladder and bowel problems are not something you need to live with.  These problems can be treated, managed or cured, often without medication or surgery.

Take charge of your bladder and bowel health.  Incontinence can be treated. 

Appointments are booked with medical or self-referral. An initial assessment with a Nurse Continence Advisor can be booked at 613-258-6133 x 400.