Managing Incontinence with Dignity

1st February is Dignity Action Day  Dignity Action Day gives everyone the opportunity to contribute to upholding people's rights to dignity and provide a truly memorable day for people receiving c...

Bladder Training

Bladder Training The purpose of bladder training is to help you to regain control of your overactive bladder by suppressing its contractions. Instead of rushing to the toilet as soon as you get the...

How Does Bladder Work?

How does Bladder Work? The bladder is part of our urinary system, which removed by-products and other waste from your body. Most people produce three to four pints of urine each day, and use the to...

Coping with Stress Incontinence

Stress incontinence – when urine leaks out at times when your bladder is under pressure; for example, when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise. With treatment, one is able to manage stress inconti...

Understanding Pelvic Floor Muscles

The pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs; the bladder and bowel in men and the bladder, bowel and uterus in women. The pelvic floor muscles stretch from your...

Benefits of Exercise for body and mental health

  Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Adults wh...

Self Care Awareness Week 2022

Novamed’s Message during for Self-Care Week 2022: Taking Vitamin D supplements, particularly important for those shielding and unable to go outside. Good nutrition and regular exercise to support...

Diabetes and Incontinence

Diabetes and Incontinence Diabetes is a metabolic syndrome where the blood sugar levels  become higher than normal, which can cause a range of symptoms. It occurs when the pancreas fails to produce...

How to talk to a loved one about Incontinence?

How to talk to a loved one about Incontinence? Discussions about incontinence can be difficult for many people. As a society, we have become accustomed to discreet independent voiding, this skill...

Stress Management

2nd November - Stress Awareness Day  We all have faced stress in some form in our lives. We know what it is like to feel stressed and being under pressure. Being overwhelmed with stress can lead to...