Bowel + Bladder

Our full Bowel + Bladder article series from Family Care magazine, developed in partnership with Carers NZ and the NZ Continence Association, can be downloaded here.

If you need advice about continence, phone the National Continence Helpline, administered by the Continence Association.  Your calls will be answered by a continence nurse and you can have a free confidential chat about any bowel or bladder issue.  You can also ask questions about how New Zealand's system works if you have continence needs, and receive help to organise a free assessment.

Don't live with discomfort, embarrassment or pain about these issues ... they are very common, and free help is available!

The Association's Helpline number can be viewed on the right menu bar.

Night Moves

Ideas to help those experiencing confusion find the toilet in the wee hours! Continence nurse Andrea Lord gives some advice.

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Dry Nights

Managing continence at home is easier if you use the right bedding.

By Andrea Lord (PDF 1.35MB)

Tricky Situations!

Answers to questions about common continence concerns!

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Convenience at Home

Managing continence is easier if your organised says Jocelyn Hickling.

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Handy hints for managing bowel and bladder issues

Keep disposable gloves handy ... in your continence bag, in the car, and at home!

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Call to action!

The NZ Continence Association, Carers NZ, and the Carers Alliance are calling for fair, nationally consistent continence policies for families. By NZCA chief executive Jan Zander

Carry All!

Whether you're out for lunch or travelling abroad, a good bag will go the distance!

Prolapse FAQ's

Prolapses of the womb, bladder and rectum are common. Surgery can often fix these, or your doctor may recommend the use of a pessary, a non-surgical supportive device.

Conni resusable bed pads

Conni pads for kids and grownps are affordable, durable, and contain no PVC, latex, or formaldehyde.
By Sharon Mark  

Managing continence - Urine bottles!

Affordable and easy to clean, urine bottles come in open top, screw top. or spill-proof models.
By Wiremu Reedy

Do you qualify for the Disability Allowance?

Is paying for continence items, medical visits, and special bedding an extra stress? The Disability Allowance, administered by Work and Income, could help.

 

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