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            <title type="text">Incontinence</title>
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                                            Incontinence is still a difficult topic, even though there are between 4-6 million affected persons in Germany. Here we will inform you about the disease and give you valuable tips on how to deal with the disease as an affected or caregiver.
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                 Incontinence 
 Incontinence itself is not a disease, but a side effect. Incontinence denotes a symptom that describes the non-self-determined emptying of the bladder (urinary incontinence) and of the bowel (anal incontinence). The unreported number of people suffering from incontinence is high, because often people do not talk about their illness. They rather want to avoid the embarrassment buying suitable tools in medical supply stores and pharmacies, by using self-made diapers. The fear of being noticed by smelly or moisture clothes often causes retreat from social ties. As a result, it can lead to loneliness, depression and increasing social isolation. 
  Classification of incontinence  
 There are numerous classifications of incontinence. The following are the most common ones: 
 
 Stress incontinence: Typical, involuntary discharge of urine during exercise, for example, when coughing, sneezing, laughing, climbing stairs, or when lifting heavy loads, as the occlusion mechanism of the bladder fails.&amp;nbsp; 
 Urge incontinence: Due to a hyperactive bladder muscle, you suddenly feel that you have to empty your bladder or your bowel, but you can’t hold it anymore. 
 Overflow incontinence: If you suffer from chronic bladder overstreching with increase of the pressure within the bladder, the urine starts to drip. This sometimes occurs to older men with an enlarged prostate, but also to diabetics with an overflow bladder. 
 
  Where does incontinence come from?  
 Both urinary and anal incontinence are usually symptoms of another disease. Physical and psychological causes can be the trigger. Therefore, with incontinence the causes must be recognized and treated. 
 Causes of urinary incontinence can be: 
 
 Diabetes mellitus 
 Hormonal disorders 
 Metabolic diseases 
 Mental (psychosomatic) disorders 
 Infections 
 Bladder infecion 
 etc.   
 
 Causes of anal incontinence are just as varied as urinary incontinence. The sphincter, pelvic floor, nervous system and rectum play a crucial role in excretion. If individual factors of this interaction are disturbed, this can lead to anal incontinence. But also physical changes such as hemorrhoids, a sphincter injury after childbirth or episiotomy, but also tumors can be the cause of anal incontinence. 
  How to treat incontinence  
  Incontinence is usually a symptom. Hence it is important to ensure a primarily therapy of the underlying disease. Through various aids one can maintain the quality of life during the existing incontinence and thus prevent a withdrawal from the social environment.  
 In many forms of incontinence improvements can be achieved by special training measures. Your doctor can certainly point out suitable options for you. 
  Incontinent – how do you deal with it?  
  Regardless of whether it is a temporary incontinence or permanently one, it is important that you lose as little quality of life as possible. There are various aids that make life easier for the person affected and allow them to leave the house without fear of embarrassment due to wet clothes and odors. Diapers and panties with inserts prevent an embarrassing moment. Even a visit to the swimming pool is possible with the right products!  
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                            <updated>2017-09-01T00:00:00+02:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Dementia</title>
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                                            As a relative of a dementia patient, it is not easy to accept that the dementia patient is no longer the person you knew before. It is important, however, to be patient and to find a way to maintain communication. So you can spend precious hours together even in difficult time...
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 What is dementia? 
 Dementia is one of the most common disease syndromes at old age. It leads to disorders of memory, conception, orientation, ability to learn, arithmetic, judgment and language. There are also changes in social behavior and loss of emotional control. Dementia is not a disease, it is a complex of different symptoms that may be based on different causes. Dementia is a generic term for more than 50 disease forms. The best-known classifications are explained below. 
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  Classification of dementia:  
 The cortical dementia is based on a change in the cerebral cortex. In subcortical dementia, the areas below the cerebral cortex or deeper layers of the brain are affected by a transformation. There are many mixed and transitional types, which make a classification problematic.&amp;nbsp; 
 Alzheimer&#039;s disease: 
 Alzheimer&#039;s disease is the most common type and affects about 60% of dementia patients. In this type the balance of glutamate and nerve cells is disrupted.&amp;nbsp; 
 Frontotemporal dementia: 
 Frontotemporal dementia is primarily associated with changes in personality and interpersonal behavior. Signs of this type include unfocused behavior, neglect of duties as well as decreasing interest in relatives and hobbies. Indifference, irritability, aggressiveness, violation of social norms and the non-acceptance of the illness can also be symptoms of this type of dementia. In the further course of the disease, the frontotemporal dementia leads to speech disorders and memory disorders. 
 Lewy-Körperchen Demenz: 
 Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia that is similar to Alzheimer&#039;s disease. In this type, remains of protein accumulate in the nerve cells of the brain. Hallucinations could be the result. Those affected see things that are not there, such as humans and larger animals. Rarely an auditory hallucination can occur. In this case, affected persons hear non-existent voices, music or sounds.&amp;nbsp; 
 Vascular dementia: 
 Vascular dementia is often due to circulatory disorders. Stroke-like symptoms and deterioration of the brain function can be the result. Affected persons find it difficult to orientate theirselves and to concentrate. Vascular dementia can express itself through rapidly changing emotions, such as between laughter and crying. Hemiplegia, gait disturbances, incontinence and increased muscle reflexes can occur during the course of the disease. 
 Secondary dementia: 
 Secondary dementia describes an non-organic brain disease. If the disease is successfully treated the memory disorders may regress. Causes of a secondary dementia can be e.g. metabolic disorders, thyroid disorders or a deficiency of vitamin B12, alcoholism or other chronic poisoning and infectious diseases such as meningitis, AIDS or the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.   
  How to deal with it?    
Dementally changed people are no longer able to cope with their everyday lives alone and are severely limited in their social and everyday ways of life. Dementia patients are often aggressive and unfriendly because they can no longer understand actions and situations. It is important as a relative to be patient and empathize with those affected. You should also pay attention to your own strengths and seek help if necessary. Further tips for caregivers can be found in our  guide .
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                            <updated>2017-09-01T00:00:00+02:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Osteoporosis</title>
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                                            Especially at old age, the risk of bone fractures due to bone atrophy increases. Here we give you useful tips on how to prevent the disease.
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                 Osteoporosis - what is it? 
 Bones are exposed to the most varied exigencies in everyday life. In order to fulfil these, there must be a perfectly coordinated interaction between bone-building and bone-degrading cells. If one is affected with the disease, the interaction between those cells is severely disturbed. When bone resorption predominates, the strength decreases and the bone becomes more and more porose. Hence the risk of fractures increases. 
 Over many years, the clinical pattern of osteoporosis proceeds without symptomatic signs. As a result, the disease is often recognized too late. Osteoporosis is one of the world&#039;s most common disease. More than 40% of women over the age of 50 are affected by osteoporosis and subsequently of bone fractures. It is therefore very important to prevent serious disease progression.&amp;nbsp;   
  Classification of osteoporosis:    
 
 The primary osteoporosis is caused by aging. With around 95% of those affected, it is the most common type of osteoporosis. Women are usually affected after the onset of the hormonal changes in menopause. Men much later. &amp;nbsp;    
 
 
 Secondary osteoporosis is caused by the patient&#039;s lifestyle, medical treatments or other illnesses. &amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; 
 
  Preventing serious consequences:&amp;nbsp;    
 We want to keep our mobility as long as possible. The hip is the linchpin of our body. The hip joint connects pelvis and legs and allows us to move. With increasing age, insecure gait can rapidly lead to falls. About 40% of people over the age of 65 fall at least once a year. But also younger patients with neurological or orthopedic diseases are affected. A femoral neck fracture can lead to months of immobility and can have serious consequences. Different arrangements can prevent a serious disease progression. 
 
 Regular exercise can help building bones and slow down bone atrophy. About 30 minutes a day are enough.   
 
 
 Sufficient amounts of vitamin D (sunlight) help the body to absorb important calcium.   
 
 
 
  Smoking reduces calcium absorption in the body, leading to increased loss of bone density.    
 
 
 
 Daily alcohol consumption can lead to decreased osteogenesis.   
 
 
 
  It is recommended to reduce caffeinated drinks such as coke and coffee. More than 3 cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of osteoporosis.    
 
 
 
 Avoid as long as possible the use of corticosteroids.   
 
 
 
  It is recommended to treat eating disorders therapeutically.    
 
 
 
 In order to avoid falls, you should wear low and non-slippery shoes. In addition, you should avoid possible risks of accidents and provide adequate lighting. &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; 
 
  Our additional benefit for you:    
 suprima offers hip protectors for every age and situation. In case of a fall, our protectors significantly reduce the forces on the bones. Strengthen your bones with sports or a postoperative therapy, protect your hips from fractures and don’t be afraid of falling down: with hip protectors you protect your mobility in order to stay mobile and flexible for a long time! 
  Warning  
  Hip protectors can not always prevent fall injuries. Any liability is therefore excluded.  
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