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People who live with incontinence know that the condition can interfere with just about every facet of life. Fortunately, the continence products on the market today are more advanced than anything offered even a decade ago. Here are some of the ways that the products have evolved and what they can do to make this condition easier to manage.

A Better Fit Than Ever

There was a time when continence diapers for adults were bulky affairs that left telltale bulges for all the world to see. Even wearing loose clothing was not enough to hide the fact that the individual was wearing a diaper. That’s all changed.

Today’s diapers utilize absorbent materials that prevent leakage even though they are not

In most cases, having any form of abdominal surgery performed is no minor event. As a result, surgeons can recommend that you refrain from doing strenuous activities or heavy lifting for anywhere between 1 and 6 months afterwards. While it is imperative that you follow your surgeon’s advice with regards to recovery, there are a few products available such as abdominal pads and support belts that can help provide some extra relief during this time.

Consider Using an Abdominal Support Belt

Although many people think that an abdominal support belt is something that should only be used by people who have hernias or who need additional kidney support when engaging in strenuous activities such as weight

Many people suffer from varying degrees of urinary or fecal incontinence for various reasons. While they often think that this condition spells the end of life as they know it, this is by no means true anymore. There are many products available to help ensure that you are still able to enjoy your favorite activities to the fullest – without having to be embarrassed about your condition. Below are a few tips that can help you manage incontinence as well.

1. Keep your Fluid Intake Balanced
Many incontinence sufferers think that they need to decrease their fluid intake to help solve the problem. However, not consuming enough water can also result in bladder-related health problems and leakage. When

If you are an Ontario resident and an eligible beneficiary through ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program), we can now bill ODSP directly for your approved medical supplies. This means you will have no out-of-pocket expenses for your essential medical supplies!

It's easy to get set up for ODSP direct billing:

1. If you haven't already done so, go to your local ODSP office and get a form for the Mandatory Special Necessities benefit.  Take this form to your healthcare professional (i.e. your doctor, nurse or ET nurse) to fill out the form, indicating the medical supplies that you need.  Return the filled form to your ODSP Caseworker, and wait for their approval.

2. Contact your Caseworker

CareBag is a better way to secure your leg bag.  While traditional thin leg bag straps can dig into your skin and irritate it, CareBag covers the entire length of the leg bag, evenly distributing the tension needed to secure the leg bag.

This reduces the risk of any constriction or pressure sores, prevents the bag from moving around and helps to dampen any undesired sounds, thus providing discretion.

CareBag features an inner pocket to hold the leg bag as well as an opening at the bottom for drainage.

CareBag is made of a soft, breathable, and stretchable fabric that is washable.  CareBag comes in several sizes to fit all patients:

Small: 10" to 15.5" leg circumference

Medium: 15.5" to

Gel-X is a unique product that converts liquid waste in your ostomy pouch into a gel.  What sets Gel-X apart from other products is that each tablet or capsule gels exactly 150ml of liquid.  This accurate, yet flexible system allows you to use as little or as much product as meets your needs - without waste.

The benefits of using Gel-X include:

     - healthier peristomal skin
     - reduced pouch noise
     - makes emptying your pouch easier
     - helps maintain a lower profile
     - reduced leaks

Gel-X is available in fast dissolving tablets or capsules. 

Click here to purchase Gel-X products

Many people think that once they have a stoma, they will not be able to enjoy life like they used to ever again. Although this may have been the case many years ago, there are now many ostomy care products available, all of which will help ensure that you are able to live life to the fullest once again.

1. Embrace your Freedom

Regardless of whether your stoma is in place temporarily or permanently, using the right ostomy care products such as drainable kits, belts, drainable and closed pouches, flanges, skin barriers, support garments and irrigation products will help ensure that you are able to enjoy activities that you used to engage in before having surgery performed. CanMedDirect.ca is one

A hernia is a medical condition that occurs when fatty tissue or part of an organ protrudes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or its connective tissue. While surgery is normally the only solution for sufferers, it is possible for them to wear hernia belts and/or a range of other hernia support supplies that provide additional support until such time as they can have surgery performed.

1. Potential Causes of Hernias

Although hernias can occur in people of all ages, they are normally caused by an increase of pressure in the abdominal cavity. This includes excessive sneezing or coughing, severe diarrhea and/or constipation and the lifting of heavy objects without providing the necessary

The StomaDome is an innovative new product that attaches to your pouch and protects your stoma from the everyday bumps and impacts that happen in everyday life.  You don't have to be hesitant about your stoma being bumped in crowded areas, by pets or children, on furniture or by seatbelts any more.

The StomaDome attaches directly to the pouch using velcro strips that stick on to your pouch.  It is not bulky like other stoma protectors on the market.  It can be worn all the time, or as needed, since it can easily be taken off and reattached very easily.

The StomaDome comes with 52 velcro crecsents which are used to attach the protector to your ostomy pouch.  Refills for the velcro crescents

Incontinence is a topic that no one wants to discuss at any time because it can be embarrassing for sufferers. However, trying to avoid discussing it can result in patients not getting the medical assistance they need – or even access to a range of hernia belt supplies, adult diapers or other fecal incontinence products that will improve their quality of life. Below are some tips to ensure that even larger patients are able to obtain suitable products.

1. Don’t be Afraid to Speak with a Doctor

One of the best ways for larger patients to find suitable incontinence products is to ask their doctor or healthcare provider for recommendations. Although this may seem like an embarrassing topic to speak