Urinary incontinence, or accidental bladder leakage, is common among men and women. It becomes more common with age, often due to medical issues or lifestyle changes. Many people manage urinary ...

Should incontinence briefs be used in the long-term care setting? There is no absolute “yes” or “no” answer. The decision to use incontinence briefs should be based on the resident’s history, physical ...

Is it OK to use regular Chux pads or disposable incontinent briefs with patients on a low-air-loss mattress, as the breathable underpads are so expensive? From a clinical and legal standpoint, ...

Q: I’m a man in my late 70s, and I’m having trouble holding my urine. Medicines have helped somewhat, but not completely. My doctor says he’s tried every medicine and that I may have to live with my ...

PHOENIX - A federal judge on Monday overruled a cost-cutting bid by the state's Medicaid program to deny incontinence briefs to adults who need them. Judge Wallace Tashima rejected arguments by the ...

PHOENIX — Arizona’s Medicaid program will no longer be able to save money by denying incontinence briefs to potentially thousands of adults who need them. Without comment, the U.S. Supreme Court on ...

PHOENIX — The U.S. Supreme Court is letting stand a lower court's ruling requiring Arizona's Medicaid program to provide broader coverage for incontinence briefs for people with disabilities. The ...