Our New Book
Is Available!
Whatever you may choose to call your misbehaving bladder or bowel, the fact is life with incontinence is challenging.
In this book you’ll learn from leading experts about how to take control of your life -- even when your life includes incontinence!
In addition to information about treating and living with incontinence, the book has chapters on building resiliency, communicating with friends, family, and health professionals, and overcoming stigma.
The book also includes stories written by people with incontinence (Lived Experiences) who share their personal trials and ultimate triumphs with us. So, whether incontinence is a new diagnosis or something you’ve lived with for years, whether your leakage is light or heavy, you’re sure to find help and inspiration within this book.
To place your Order and learn more about the book, go to our new website devoted to the book:
www.managinglifewithincontinence.org
Innovating for Continence:
The Engineering Challenge
April 11-13, 2013
Visit our website devoted to the Innovating for Continence conference series, where you will find information regarding the 2013 meeting and our past meetings.
The Preliminary Program, Biographies of the Speakers, Guidelines for Abstract Submissions for the Poster Session, and Travel Awards applications have all been recently added for the 2013 Conference on the website.
Innovating for Continence Conference Website
To receive updates about the conference or ask us questions, send us a request to be added to our mailing list at:
info@innovatingforcontinence.org
The Simon Foundation for Continence is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to:
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Bringing the topic of incontinence out into the open
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Removing the stigma surrounding incontinence,
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And providing help and hope for people with incontinence, their families, and the health professionals who provide their care.
Within this website we hope you will find the help and knowledge that will motivate you to take the steps, which will lead to the solution that is right for you, and for your particular incontinence.
Incontinence affects millions of individuals worldwide. Recent estimates suggest that 26 million adults in America alone are affected by urinary incontinence - and countless more by fecal incontinence or a combination of both types. The importance of reporting incontinence to a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable and interested in treating incontinence cannot be overstated. A correct diagnosis for incontinence is extremely important for finding proper treatment and care, and because incontinence can sometimes be an indicator of a more serious medical condition. Incontinence should not be ignored nor viewed as a normal consequence of childbirth or aging.
Watch a welcome message from President and Founder, Cheryle B. Gartley.
We would love to have you share your success stories about managing incontinence with others. See our My Story area for details.
We need your help to continue providing important information and education on incontinence to you and others. If you have found this website of help, received some of our publications, or have used our toll-free number for assistance, please consider making a donation today to help support the onging efforts of The Simon Foundation for Continence.
All gifts are welcome.
Thank you!
Many Thanks to Our Corporate Contributors
Allergan Foundation
American Medical Systems, Inc.
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Attends Healthcare Products, Inc.
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Ethicon Women's Health & Urology
First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
Hollister Incorporated
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
LABORIE
Merck Consumer Care
Pfizer Inc.
Principle Business Enterprises, Inc.
Protect-A-Bed, USA
Rochester Medical Corporation
SCA Personal Care
Tytex, Inc.
Uroplasty, Inc.
The Simon Foundation for Continence is a recipient of a Google Grant award.
The Google Grants program supports organizations sharing Google's philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth
advocacy, and the arts.
Designed for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising program harnessing the power of Google AdWords advertising product.
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