A Common Concern Veterans Aren't Talking About
16 Dec 2021
Military.com | By Steve Schwab and Judy Borcherdt
Steve Schwab is the CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering, supporting and honoring America's 5.5 million military caregivers.
Judy Borcherdt, RN, is the clinical services manager at Principle Business Enterprises, manufacturer of Tranquility superabsorbent products for the health care industry.
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When loved ones caring for wounded, ill and injured veterans swap advice online, a topic comes up more than you might think – urinary incontinence. In other words, trouble controlling one's bladder.
No, these caregivers are not necessarily caring for veterans "of a certain age," or those who have suffered particularly severe injuries. In fact, their veterans often believe they are too young and healthy to have a problem with incontinence, so rather than learn more about it, or talk to a medical professional, they just hope that it will go away on its own.
But, in most cases, it doesn't go away; at least, not without taking action to better understand it.
If you are a veteran experiencing this issue – or maybe you know a "buddy" who is – let's take a quick dive into the topic.
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