About Bladder Health
People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Everyone uses their bladder many
times each day. But they may not know what to do to keep their bladder healthy.
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What is the bladder and why do we make urine?
The bladder is a hollow organ, much like a balloon, that stores urine. Pelvic floor muscles help hold
urine in the bladder. The bladder is located in the lower abdomen. It is part of the urinary system,
which also includes the kidneys, ureters, and urethra. The urinary system makes and stores urine. The
body gets nutrients from what we eat and drink. After your body takes what it needs from foods and
drinks, it has to get rid of the leftover wastes. The kidneys help remove these wastes and extra water
by filtering them out of the blood to make urine. The urine made in the kidneys travels through the
urethras to the bladder. The urine is stored in the bladder until you are ready to urinate.
Daily Urination
Each day, adults pass about a quart and a half of urine through the bladder and out of the body. A
quart and a half of urine would fill four 12 ounce cans of soda. But the exact amount of urine made
each day is different for everyone. Your daily amount of urination could depend on how much fluid you
take in, how much fluid you lose by sweating, how much fluid you lose by breathing and the medicines
you take.
Bladder Problems and Everyday Life
Bladder problems are very common, and they can really lower a person’s quality of life (the person’s
level of health, comfort, and happiness). In fact, people with bladder problems may have a lower quality
of life than people with diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure. Bladder problems can disrupt
day-to-day life. When people have bladder problems, they may avoid social settings, , community gatherings, and family get-togethers. Bladder problems can also make it hard to get tasks done at home or
at work. Drink enough fluids -- Water is the best fluid for bladder health. At least half of your
fluid intake should be water . Drink enough fluids so that the bladder needs to be emptied every 3
to 4 hours. Most healthy people should try to drink six to eight, 8-ounce glasses of fluid each day.
(Some people need to drink less water because of certain conditions).
Bladder Quiz
1.Bladder health problems can:
2.The bladder is part of the:
A.) Disrupt day-day life.
B.) Cause people to avoid social situations.
C.) Make it hard to get tasks done.
D.) All of the above.
A.) Urinary system.
B.) Nervous system.
C.) Circulatory system.
3.Each
4.The amount of urine you make and
make can change based on:
day, the average adult passes about
_____of urine through the bladder and
out of the body:
A.) 3 quarts
B.) 5 quarts
C.) A quart and a half
A.) How much fluid you take in
B.) How much fluid you lose by sweating
C.) How much fluid you lose by breathing
D.) The medicines you take
E.) All of the above
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Stroke Survivors
The program originated in Sudbury, through the Independence Centre
and Network (ICAN) and has since expanded across the North East with
the support of various partnerships within community agencies across the
North East. These are funded by the NELHINS and the Northern
Independent Living Agencies (NILA). The program is designed to help
individuals who have had a stroke at some point, to increase their
independence, get back to daily activities and live the fullest life.
The stroke community service offers
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Every 10 minutes someone in Canada has a stoke
totaling 50,000 strokes
each year
As a stroke
community navigator I work with the client
to build and find solutions to problems that
may arise during their recovery. Stroke
recovery is a lifelong journey with many
ups and down but regular exercise is an
important aspect to recovery for both
physical and mental health. It’s inspiring
to see the strength, determination and
courage client’s show when working
toward their goals and I am glad to be
part of their journey.
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March 31, 2016
From 2:00pm to
4:00pm
At Timiskaming
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please register
For more information
Please contact:
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Stroke Community
Navigator
1-705-672-2254
Ext: 210
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Our volunteers report that the short visits with
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delivered long or short-term, depending on the client’s needs and may
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Things I've
Learned . . . .
I've learned....
that the best classroom in the world
is at the feet of an
elderly person.
I've learned....
that when you're in love, it shows.
I've learned....
that just one person saying to me,
"You've made my day!" makes my day.
I've learned....
that I feel better about myself when
I make others feel better about themselves.
I've learned....
that having a child fall asleep in your
arms is one of the most peaceful
feelings in the world.
I've learned....
that what we have done for ourselves
alone dies with us. What we have
done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
I've learned....
that one sincere apology is worth
more than all the roses money can
buy.
I've learned....
that words harshly spoken are as difficult to retrieve as feathers in a
gale.
I've learned....
that being kind is more important
than being right.
I've learned....
that you should never say no to a
gift from a child.
I've learned....
that I can always pray for someone
when I don't have the strength to
help him
in some other way.
I've learned....
that no matter how serious your life
requires you to be, everyone needs a
friend to act goofy with.
I've learned....
that sometimes all a person needs is
a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
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Good hearty laughter gets rid of
stress, worry & depression.
Please make someone day by
sharing a joke or funny story.
1. D. all of the above
2. A. urinary system. 3. C. a quart and a half
4. E. all of the above
Source * NIHSeniorHealth.com