Home-Based Incontinence Treatment: Regain Control with Elara Caring

Incontinence is more common than many realize, but it is not a normal part of aging. Studies show that up to 80% of urinary incontinence sufferers can experience improvement or even complete recovery with the right care.

Elara Caring’s Control is the Goal incontinence program helps patients regain bladder and bowel control, strengthen pelvic floor muscles and improve quality of life, all from the comfort of home.

What Is Incontinence?

Incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control. It can range from occasional leaks to frequent accidents that affect daily life. This condition can impact:

• Mobility & Safety: Fear of accidents can limit activity and increase fall risk.
• Social Life: Anxiety about leaks may cause patients to avoid social interactions.
• Sleep & Comfort: Nighttime incontinence disrupts rest, leaving patients tired.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Stress and embarrassment can lower self-esteem.
• Daily Routines: Managing pads, clothing and hygiene adds extra stress.

Because incontinence affects multiple areas of life, addressing it requires a comprehensive, personalized approach.

How Elara Caring Helps: Skilled Home Health for Incontinence

Our program is part of skilled home health services, providing licensed clinicians who assess and treat patients in their own homes. Each assessment evaluates factors influencing incontinence, including:

• Self-awareness and management
• Mobility and balance
• Dietary habits
• Social participation
• Home safety
• Medication factors
• Strength and flexibility
• Environmental cues
• Voiding patterns

This detailed evaluation allows our therapists to create an individualized care plan tailored to each patient’s needs.

The Four-Step “Control is the Goal” Approach

Our therapists use a four-step approach to help patients regain control:

1. Physiological Quieting: Techniques to relax muscles and reduce involuntary contractions
2. Core Strengthening: Improving core stability to support bladder and bowel function
3. Pelvic Floor Strengthening: Targeted exercises to reduce leakage and improve control
4. Dietary Recommendations: Guidance on fluids and nutrition to support healthy bladder and bowel function

Real Results: Improving Lives at Home

The program has made a meaningful difference for patients like Polly.

“Polly has been incontinent for decades. She was using 6 pads a day and dribbling at night, which created a tripping hazard. She just told me she only used 1 pad yesterday, and she’s had no dribbling at night for a week. She is thrilled with this program!” — Brittany, PT

Polly shared:

“I think it is working wonderful. It has helped me a lot at night, and even during the day.”

Stories like Polly’s show how skilled home health incontinence programs can improve independence, confidence and overall quality of life.

Why Skilled Home Health Matters

Providing care in the patient’s own home allows clinicians to monitor progress closely, adjust treatments as needed and coordinate with doctors and other healthcare providers. This ensures better outcomes and safer, more comfortable care.

Take Control of Incontinence Today

Incontinence doesn’t have to limit your life. Elara Caring’s Control is the Goal incontinence program helps patients regain bladder and bowel control, strengthen pelvic floor muscles and improve daily living, right at home.

Contact us today to learn how our in-home care services can help you or a loved one.