Description
Every day, tens of millions of Americans provide essential care for their loved onesand for many, that care includes managing incontinence. Often overlooked and misunderstood, incontinence can be one of the most stressful and isolating parts of caregiving. In fact, it is frequently the tipping point for nursing home admission, not because its untreatable, but because family caregivers simply dont have the tools or support to manage it confidently at home.
Caring with Dignity is here to change that.
Written by longtime nurse and clinical educator Michele Mongillo, this empowering guide offers compassionate, practical, and easy-to-understand advice for navigating incontinence carewithout a medical background. Whether youre caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs, a partner, or even managing your own incontinence, this book is for you.
Inside, youll find:
Expert guidance on managing incontinence across different life stageswhether age-related, post-surgical, or disability-related
Practical tips for daily living, including bathroom scheduling, product selection, skin health, hydration, fall prevention, and memory challenges
Tools for emotionally navigating the caregiving journey, including how to initiate difficult conversations and where to find support
Strategies for maintaining dignityfor your loved one and for yourself
Advice for traveling, working, or socializing while managing incontinence care at home
Grounded in real-life examples and backed by clinical expertise, Caring with Dignity was written for the millions of family caregivers who deserve to feel more confident, less alone, and better equipped to provide dignified care. Its also a valuable resource for professional caregivers and healthcare providers who want to deepen their understanding of incontinence care beyond clinical settings.
Because dignity is not just about what we doits how we do it.
Whether youre just beginning your caregiving journey or seeking better ways to support someone you love, Caring with Dignity offers the insight, empathy, and actionable steps to help you keep your loved one home longer, healthier, and more comfortable.
Youre not alone. And with the right tools, you dont have to feel overwhelmed.
Author: Michele Mongillo
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mascot Books
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.22h x 5.62w x 0.46d
ISBN: 9781637558348
Language: English
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