Another is for those who need blood-thinning medication. In addition, patients may benefit from dental care and foot care programs provided at the center. A dentist and podiatrist provide care at Benedum by appointment. The Continence Program provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for those who have bladder control problems. The first program of its kind in western Pennsylvania, the Continence Program offers nonsurgical treatment methods to prevent bladder accidents.
Participants learn exercises and new skills to prevent urinary incontinence.
Therapy usually can be mastered in a just a few short visits to the center. To make this monitoring convenient for patients, center staff arrange routine blood draws at the center or, when needed, in patients' homes. In addition, center staff are available to answer questions and counsel patients and family members about the use of blood-thinning medication.