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Adult incontinence products: An undeniable, expensive need for many older people

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Adult incontinence products: An undeniable, expensive need for many older people - North Carolina Health News

Adult incontinence comes as an unwelcome symptom of dementia & numerous other conditions, but they're pricey and often people don't want to admit the need.

By Thomas Goldsmith Cislyn Ricketts, 88, a retired radiology technician, had problems at first with wearing adult incontinence products. But she adapted, as the kinds of products and their use became more familiar. Her daughter and caregiver Carrie Taye, 72, says use of adult diapers and related items help to manage one of Ricketts’ many […]

Not Too Early or Too Late, Potty Training Timing Needs to Be Just Right

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Not Too Early or Too Late, Potty Training Timing Needs to Be Just Right - North Carolina Health News

New research on the timing of potty training shows problems for pushing children too soon or waiting too long. By Whitney L.J. Howell The frustrating journey of toilet training a child is a struggle every parent faces. Starting kids down this path early can be tempting, but a new study from Wake Forest University found […]

New Report on NC Hospital-Acquired Infections

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New Report on NC Hospital-Acquired Infections - North Carolina Health News

Charlotte-area hospitals mostly fared close to U.S. levels in first-ever report By Karen Garloch Charlotte Observer This story originally appeared in the Charlotte Observer and is available on NC Health News through a content-sharing agreement. In North Carolina’s first public report of hospital-acquired infections, Charlotte-area hospitals mostly performed at or better than the national average. […]

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HOUSE Calls: Mononeucleosis, Painful Urination

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HOUSE Calls: Mononeucleosis, Painful Urination - North Carolina Health News

This week we respond to questions about mononucleosis and questions about painful urination. Dear HOUSE Calls,     I was told by my doctor that I have mono. I saw her because I was fatigued and I had a mono test that was positive. But I have not had fever or sore throat. Do I really […]

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