SOSMagAprilJune2022

We do not discriminate based upon race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, genetic information or ancestry. 3800 Boardwalk Blvd. | Off Hull Rd. Sandusky, OH 44870 parkvue.org Cottages | Independent Living | Assisted Living For Our Move In Special Call 419.359.0748 your Passions, Embrace Wellbeing Incontinence is the lack of control over your bladder (urination) or your bowel (defecation). Infant incontinence is normal. Adult incontinence is not part of normal aging. There is something causing this condition. That “something” is not your age. Urinary incontinence is more prevalent, than bowel incontinence. However, “Incontinence is more common than people realize,” said Dr. Visci. He has treated patients in their 30’s. Most, are age 50 and older. “I’m surprised that they were prepared to live the rest of their life with incontinence,” he said. Dr. Rick Visci, treats adults of all ages living with bladder and / or bowel incontinence. It is an outpatient procedure, called “Interstim.” It is covered by Medicare. Before, undergoing the procedure, Dr. Visci will perform an “office trial” to see if the procedure is likely to work for the patient. The patient keeps a written log for three days, to track how frequently It’s Not Normal Aging he/she uses the bathroom. At the doctor’s office, a temporary wire about the diameter of a hair, is taped to the patient’s buttock and a device is clipped to the patient’s belt. The device is worn for five days. If there is improved bladder/bowel control the patient is appropriate for the “Interstim” outpatient procedure. According to Dr. Visci, “Interstim is effective 70% of the time for bladder control. It is 90% effective for fecal incontinence.” The procedure for implanting the Interstim device is easy and takes 30 to 40 minutes. For more information, register for the upcoming forum - That’s Not Normal Aging, Friday, June 10 at 1:30pm – 3pm at the Erie Co. Office Building, 3rd Floor, 247 Columbus Ave – (downtown) Sandusky. An audience of 30 or more is required to justify the doctor’s time. Register no later than June 3 via Mail@ServingOurSeniors.org or 419-624-1856. Tell us your name, phone number and the name of this event. If the forum is cancelled for any reason you will be notified by telephone. 26