Living Confidently with Rely

Bladder control pads such as pantiliners or male guards are the best protection against light to moderate incontinence leaks. They come in a variety of sizes and absorbencies based on your needs.

There’s a misconception that double padding by adding a bladder control pad inside an adult diaper or pull-up will increase absorbency. In reality, the opposite is true.

25 million Americans have urinary incontinence. Of those, 75% are women and 25% are men. With so many with this condition, there are a variety of pads and liners to help people have comfortable and active lifestyles. How do you choose the one that’s best for you?  

When it comes to incontinence products, “premium” is not completely about quality or price. Premium refers to a product’s thickness and level of absorbency.

With so many incontinence products on the market, knowing which ones to use can be overwhelming. Many products are similar, and it can be challenging to choose the right one for your specific condition. Booster pads and Bladder pads are very comparable and often confused, but they serve very different purposes. 

In 2014, The Urology Foundation declared September Urology Awareness Month. Founded in 1995, the foundation helps others understand the importance of good urological health. 

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. While it is the most common cancer among men and about one-in-nine men over the age of 65 are diagnosed with it, it is a treatable and preventable cancer.

Incontinence leaves the aging population at risk for impaired skin integrity. Exposure to urine and feces is one of the most common causes of skin breakdown and makes the skin more susceptible to various injuries. It’s always better to prevent a problem than to treat one; so, focus on these key areas when helping a patient maintain healthy skin:

For those who are low income and incontinent, where can you look for help to get the supplies you need? Here are a few suggestions to help you find no-cost or low cost incontinence supplies.

There is a known connection between diabetes and incontinence. One recent study in Norway found that incontinence affected 39 percent of women with diabetes and only 26 percent of women without diabetes.

Thicker is always better, right?  Well, not when it comes to incontinence products. And you might be surprised to learn that a thicker, fluffier incontinence product does not equal that it is more absorbent.

Health experts around the world agree that using plain soap and water is one of the best ways to ward off the fast-spreading Coronavirus. But other options like antibacterial cleansers and hand sanitizers are also available. So, what's best?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges all Americans to ready their households for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Rely® brand of incontinence products were designed as affordable and effective products for day and night use.

Disposable underpads (chux) are also known as disposable bedpads, bed sheets, or chair pads. They are available with different color plastic backings (usually blue or green) and are made from similar materials to other disposable pads.

Daniel S. Elliott, M.D. a Mayo Clinic urologist discusses urinary incontinence. as it occurs in women. He comments on the profound impact that this condition can have on quality of life, and explains the advantages and disadvantages of different treatment options (including surgical) which may be appropriate.