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Five Stages

Last post 04-25-2008 4:50 PM by PattySpinneweber. 4 replies.
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  • 02-18-2008 1:04 AM

    Five Stages

    There are five stages of INCONTINENCE: Urinary- They are Stress, Urge, Overflow, Mixed, Functional, Gross Total. you can learn what each one is on the Mayo Clinic website. Urinary incontinence is a serious matter, you need to have it checked because it could be an indicator of an underlying serious medical condition. If it affects the quality of your LIFE, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR, it may save your life!

    Belinda Battistelli

    Eldercare Advisor

    Belinda Battistelli
    Eldercare Advisor
    A Place For Mom
  • 02-20-2008 1:35 PM In reply to

    • mariab
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    • Joined on 12-11-2007
    • Rochester, NY
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    Re: Five Stages

    Belinda...again thank you for this information.  I have never heard this!  I have passed this on to a friend of mine that has a lot of issues iwth incontinence.  Thank you again.

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  • 02-23-2008 3:46 PM In reply to

    Re: Five Stages

    Thanks for this, I'll have to check out that site.

     

    Paul J. Hamilton

    A Place for Mom 

    Paul J. Hamilton
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  • 04-05-2008 2:15 AM In reply to

    Re: Five Stages

    Thank you for the helpful information. 

    Laura Stoicescu
    Blossom Home Care
    Milwaukie, Oregon
    www.blossomcarehome.com
  • 04-25-2008 4:50 PM In reply to

    Re: Five Stages

    Thank you for sharing, Belinda!  I wasn't aware of this.  I did go to the mayo clinic website as you instructed.  Here is the link for the article you referrence!

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urinary-incontinence/DS00404

    Patty Spinneweber
    Edldercare Advisor
    A Place For Mom
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    patriciaspinneweber@aplaceformom.com
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