| Spring is here and summer is just around the corner | | | | system as it will provide the directions to the closest |
| and we all know what that means! It means travelling | | | | toilet. |
| and having a good time during the two best seasons | | | | 2 - Incontinence Travel Kit |
| of the year, no matter where you are planning on | | | | Pack all your incontinence products in one hand bag |
| going, be it to the country side, the sea side or even | | | | and don't forget to include: |
| abroad, rule number one is to make the most out of | | | | Hand wipes and antibacterial cleansing products |
| your time off without letting anything get in your | | | | Extra underwear and outer clothes |
| way, especially such a common and easy to deal | | | | Travel soap and disposable wash clothes |
| with medical condition like Incontinence. | | | | Plastic bags with twisty ties for clean and easy |
| Incontinence is far more common than many people | | | | disposal |
| think, in the UK about 6 million people are affected | | | | All these items should fit in one small to medium |
| by some sort of incontinence or bladder problem, | | | | backpack that could be easily used as hand luggage |
| which is approximately 10% of the population. So | | | | on planes and trains. |
| yes, Incontinence is very common condition and | | | | 3 - Diet |
| there is nothing to be ashamed of. | | | | Limiting the intake of liquids prior and during your |
| Thanks to the advancements in the industry | | | | journey will allow you to manage your incontinence |
| incontinence is not a problem for those affected by it | | | | easier. Certain drink and snacks should also be |
| when planning their next holiday. By following these | | | | avoided or limited such as: |
| tips and advice on how to manage incontinence while | | | | Salty snacks, |
| travelling, will make your journey far more enjoyable | | | | Alcohol, |
| and relaxing. | | | | Anything with caffeine (coffee and soft drinks |
| 1 - Transportation | | | | that contain it) |
| Planes, Trains & Buses - If you are travelling by plane | | | | 4 - Thinking Ahead |
| or train make sure you always pick an aisle seat to | | | | If you are planning on visiting attractions such as |
| easily access the toilets when nature calls. If the | | | | museums and parks, make sure to have a map in |
| worst happens, like a leakage it is easier to handle | | | | hand or ask guides for the locations of toilets and |
| the situation and an aisle seat will provide more | | | | restrooms and don't forget to take your travel kit |
| confidence when sitting in a confined space for a long | | | | with you so you can easily return and enjoy your |
| time. | | | | expedition. |
| Planes, trains and buses have limited waste disposal | | | | When on the road plan bathroom breaks every 30 |
| units which can cause problems when disposing your | | | | minutes after each meal. |
| incontinence products. My advice is opt for less bulky | | | | Normally when we are on holiday we tend to run |
| products designed for maximum protection, these | | | | away from our daily routine. Unfortunately with |
| products retain greater amounts of urine and control | | | | incontinence we can't let that happen, make sure to |
| odour for longer periods of time, ideal for lengthy | | | | reserve some time to keep doing those pelvic floor |
| journeys. | | | | exercises and no drastic changes to your diet. |
| Motor Cars - By far the most convenient mode of | | | | Gone are the days that living with incontinence was a |
| transportation for those affected by incontinence. | | | | problem. Knowing how to properly manage and make |
| Benefits are countless since there are a high number | | | | use of the right incontinence products, travelling |
| of petrol stations, restaurants and rest areas along | | | | becomes fun and enjoyable again and the only thing |
| the major roads, and if worst comes to worst there | | | | you have to worry about on your next holiday is to |
| is always the option of going behind the bush. Just | | | | have fun and enjoy yourself! |
| kidding, the best thing to do is to check you GPS | | | | |