{"id":341651,"date":"2025-10-10T17:58:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T16:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=341651"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:11:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:11:05","slug":"continence-care-for-your-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/home-care-services\/condition-led-care\/continence-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Continence care for your loved ones"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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What is continence care for the elderly?<\/h2>\n \n

Continence care is when carers offer support to individuals with bladder or bowel issues.<\/p>\n \n \n

If you find that your loved one accidentally loses urine from the bladder or faeces from the bowel, you should contact the GP. They will assess their symptoms and provide a treatment plan to help treat their needs.<\/p>\n

We understand that many people can be reluctant to talk about continence care, but it is essential for your loved one to speak up as “in most cases, the problem can be cured or managed so it doesn\u2019t interfere with your everyday life\u201d (Age UK).\u00a0 So, with the proper support and treatment plan, it is still possible to live an independent life.<\/p>\n

If your loved one needs assistance with continence care, Helping Hands offers respite, visiting and live-in care<\/a> options so they can remain independent at home whilst receiving the help they need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Supporting your continence health <\/h2>\n \n

Seeing a loved one struggling with continence problems is never easy.<\/p>\n \n \n

We understand seeing a loved one experiencing health issues can be upsetting, especially when a parent or grandparent has always been independent and never had to rely on anyone.<\/p>\n

However, there are plenty of ways to support your loved one’s continence health. Simple lifestyle changes, such as preparing nutritious meals and exercise, can help manage continence needs. By making these changes, you will see a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What does continence care include?<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Pelvic floor exercises<\/a> are beneficial to improve bladder control and strengthen muscles. No matter your age, everyone can benefit from doing pelvic floor exercises. You may need to remind your loved one to do these exercises. After all, we all tend to become forgetful at times.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Decrease alcohol and caffeine drinks such as tea and coffee. The NHS states these \u201ccan cause your kidneys to produce more urine and irritate the bladder.\u201d Plus, eating the right foods can help with continence heath. So, avoid spicy and acidic foods as these can irritate the bladder.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Try and make sure your loved one avoids lifting as much as possible, as this can put pressure on their pelvic floor muscles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support your loved one throughout the process; it\u2019s not easy on them. Consistently reassure them and encourage your loved one to do what they enjoy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Expert continence care and training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you need additional support to look after your loved one\u2019s continence needs, at-home support is available from Helping Hands.
Care at home allows carers to provide continence care without your loved one having to leave the comfort of their home. This is particularly helpful for those who find it difficult to venture outdoors or prefer to stay at home.<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Our carers can help with changing incontinence pads and ensuring your loved one\u2019s hygiene is kept intact<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We can prepare fibre-rich meals and monitor your loved one\u2019s water intake, which can lower the risk of constipation<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We take care of your loved one’s emotional well-being by providing sensitive and discreet continence care<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With care at home, your loved one will receive one-to-one care, focusing on their needs and requirements<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With extensive experience within the NHS, our clinical team support our carers in managing continence issues<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your loved one will be able to stay in a place they know and love; close to loved ones, beloved pets and special memories<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Expert continence care and training<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

Since 1989, Helping Hands has provided exceptional continence care so our customers can continue living the life they want, with a little help along the way.<\/p>\n

Our nurses, with a wealth of clinical experience within the NHS and other sectors, work with our carers to ensure we support our customers with continence needs in the right way. This includes bladder retraining, catheter support and help with exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.<\/p>\n

All our carers are trained and equipped with the essential skills to help manage your loved one\u2019s needs, allowing them to live independently at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Managing your elderly continence care<\/h2>\n \n

We will manage your loved one\u2019s care, so you don't have to worry about a thing.<\/p>\n \n \n

A member of our care team will visit your loved one and assess their needs and requirements. Our carers will work with our clinical care team and other healthcare professionals to support continence issues, including catheter, stoma and bowel care.<\/p>\n

We will also help with medication and personal care, including keeping your loved one’s skin clean and changing incontinence pads and bed protectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Assessing your needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All our care packages are fully bespoke and flexible to your loved one\u2019s needs. We provide continence care on a visiting or live-in basis and you can find out more below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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