Caring for Someone with Incontinence

Find information including resources, videos, and links to help care and support people with their continence.

You care, we care too

Watch our video, originally released for our World Continence Week 2021 campaign.

Continence Guide for Carers

We created this helpful digital resource pack full of information, links, and resources to help get people chatting about continence.

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Caring for Someone with Incontinence

A Continence NZ brochure available for download, including information about symptoms, management, how to get help, and tips. If you would like to order one or more physical copies of this brochure, please visit our Order Resources
‍section to find out how.

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Top Toilet Tips for Carers

Our Top Tips for carers to help with constipation and maintaining healthy bowels.

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Ask Janet Anything - Carers Edition

Continence NZ sits down with Continence Educator Janet Thackray as she answers some frequently asked questions from carers.

Video Series: Continence Tips

Continence Nurse Janet Thackray answers six helpful continence questions in our Continence Tips Video Series.

How often should someone go to the bathroom?
What are the best times to use the toilet?
How often should someone have a bowel motion?
What can you do if somebody is constipated?
What should you do if someone hasn't had a bowel motion in three or more days?
Can exercise help with the bowel?
Continence Tips Video Series
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The information available on or through this website is intended to provide general information to the public and is not intended to address specific circumstances of any particular individual or entity. All reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of the information available on this website, however, we strongly advise seeking advice from your GP or medical practitioner before undertaking any dietary or exercise changes.