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A note from the editor
Welcome to Edition 90 of Bridge Magazine.
Continence Health Australia is so proud to have been continuously providing Australia’s only magazine
dedicated to bowel control, bladder control and pelvic health for 90 editions over the last 20 years.
This edition we celebrate carers and their dedication to ensuring their family, friend, or loved one has access to the care they need while maximising their quality of life.
We talk to 2026 Carer of the Year Award winner Muoy, who cared for her mum during the last years of her life while also caring for other elderly relatives and a young family. We hear from Carers NSW about how support groups can improve mental health, from geriatrician, Dr Lau, about looking after your bowels in hospital and from GP, Dr Crimmins, about navigating healthcare with a disability.
Also in this issue we look at how alcohol can impact continence with nurse, Bernie Riley, from Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia. We hear from Angelique who was diagnosed with neurogenic
urinary retention at age 20 and talk to urologist, Dr Chung, about symptoms and causes of neurogenic urinary retention.
We delve into the complex world of health advice from AI chatbots and talk to GP, Dr Roberts, to see what she makes of a ChatGPT answer to a health question on bladder control.
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Sarah Tayler, Managing Editor
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In this edition
Carer of the Year
Muoy was nominated by her husband and a friend for her role as primary carer for her mum.
Mad about materials
Night n Day has grown from a single item to a wide range of continence products for children and adults.
Finding a group to support you
Explore the many benefit of joining a support group and how to find one that’s right for you.
A day in the life of someone with neurogenic urinary retention
Sacral nerve stimulation for neurogenic urinary retention gave Angelique more independence and confidence.
What is neurogenic urinary retention?
Urologist Dr Amanda Chung explains neurogenic urinary retention – a form of neurogenic bladder.
Looking after your bowels in hospital
In hospital, medication and changes to diet, hydration and movement can often lead to constipation.
Disabilities: talking to your GP about incontinence
GP John Crimmins describe the GP role for people with disability who need bladder and bowel support.
Is health advice from TikTok or ChatGPT better?
TikTok, ChatGPT or real advice from a GP – which one is safer?
Alcohol and incontinence – what’s the connection?
Symptoms of incontinence can be made worse by alcohol. Understand the impact and where to find help.
