5 Facts to Break Incontinence Stereotypes
1.
Myth: Incontinence only affects the elderly
Fact: 1 in 3 women over the age of 35 experience urine leakage, including little leaks.
2.
Myth: Incontinence mostly affects women
Fact: As many as 1 out of 4 men over the age of 40 have some form of leakage issues.
3.
Myth: I don’t know anyone with incontinence
Fact: An estimated 400 million people worldwide are incontinent, so it is likely that you may know someone who is.
4.
Myth: Drinking less fluids will help control urinary incontinence
Fact: Drinking at least 6 to 8 glasses of water per day helps keep your bladder functioning properly.
5.
Myth: Incontinence = bad hygiene
Fact: Using purpose-made products, which ensure dryness and discretion by locking urine and odor away from the body provides freshness, comfort and good hygiene