If you or someone you know is affected by loss of bladder control, a medical condition called urinary incontinence, you are not alone. More than 12 million Americans suffer from this condition, which causes involuntary leakage of urine. That's why we created the Continence Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. It is the natural solution to an age-old problem.
Urinary incontinence affects both sexes, all ages, and people of all socioeconomic levels.
It is estimated that 15 to 30 percent of people over 60 years of age have incontinence, with women twice as likely to suffer from it then men. Despite its prevalence, most people with incontinence are reluctant to seek medical help. Either they are embarrassed or unaware that help is available. Many instead, turn to diapers and absorbent pads, unnecessarily resigning themselves to living unhappily and uncomfortably with this debilitating - yet very treatable problem. Urinary incontinence is far more a medical problem, often affecting the emotional, psychological and social well-being of patients as well.