DID YOU KNOW that six million Australians live with some form of incontinence? That means that 1 in 3 adults are affected by this issue. Regardless, people of all ages can experience incontinence. It is important that the adequate protection is provided. 70% of incontinent people do not seek help.
What do people with Incontinence generally experience?
-Struggling to control your bladder or bowel movements
-Having an extra pair of clothes or wearing pads in case of an accident
-Urgently rushing to the toilet worrying about not making it in time
-Worrying about going out in public in case a bathroom isn’t near
-Disrupted sleep and waking up at night to go to the bathroom
-Worrying about how much you can eat or drink
What products do we suggest?
At Livingstone, we have a wide range of specialised products that cater to the healthcare, hospital, and aged care sector.
Our Livingstone Underpads are a great way to prevent moisture, urine, food or beverage spillage or faeces from affecting your couch, mattress, chairs and other surfaces. They are made from waterproof plastic, the plastic has absorbent polymers inside that provides protection and can hold up to 200mL. They come in 4-ply, 5-ply and 8-ply. Our underpads are hygienic, comfortable and ensures security on surfaces.
We will be completely carbon neutral by 2024. We recognise the importance of reducing our carbon footprint and have been working tirelessly to create an eco-friendly, biodegradable and sustainable alternative for everyday products. We have created the Livingstone Toilet Bowel Specimen Collector which is made from a biodegradable, hygienic pulp material. It holds up to 2L and is water resistant for up to 4 hours. This item is best used for immobile female patients.
Our Livingstone Male Urinal Bottle is also made from biodegradable, hygienic pulp material and has a capacity of 1L. It is water resistant for up to 4 hours and is used for immobile male patients
What Incontinence Aids are considered critical?
Catheters
Our rectal, balloon foley and Nelaton Catheters ensure a safe and effective drainage of urine from the urinary. Intravenous Catheters are an ergonomic product for one-handed insertion and can be connected to a syringe.
Ryles Tubing
Best used for internal nutrition and passive or active aspiration of intestinal secretion.
Urine Drainage & Leg Bags
Effectively monitors urine by easily collecting it.
What is the best way to tackle Incontinence?
Our products are the best way to control bladder and bowel issues, but there are other ways to relieve symptoms through self-treatment.
The perfect way to relieve symptoms is by doing the right exercises. Pelvic floor exercises relieve symptoms as they strengthen and squeeze the muscles within.
Cut down on caffeine and alcohol as coffee irritates the bladder and alcohol acts as a diuretic which makes you urinate more frequently.
Avoid spicy and acidic foods as they can also irritate the bladder
