Continence Care

Continence care at home,
discreet, dignified, expert

Continence problems are common, deeply personal, and very manageable with the right help. Our nurses provide continence assessment and care at home with genuine discretion — restoring comfort, protecting skin and lifting a heavy load from families.

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Continence care at home, comfort restored with dignity

Bladder and bowel changes affect people of all ages — after surgery or childbirth, with ageing, or alongside conditions like diabetes, dementia and neurological illness. Too often they go unspoken, when a proper assessment could improve things markedly.

We look for the cause, not just the symptom, and build a management plan around dignity and everyday life.

What we provide
Continence assessment

A thorough, respectful assessment to identify the type and likely cause, and the most effective approach.

Tailored management plans

The right products, toileting routines and fluid advice, reviewed and adjusted as needs change.

Skin integrity and prevention

Protecting against skin breakdown and pressure injuries, a common and serious consequence of poor continence care.

Everyday living support

Continence care woven into wider personal care and everyday-living support where that is needed.

What to expect

What to expect from continence care

Sensitive, thorough and built around the person:

1
Private assessment
A nurse gently assesses the situation and its impact, in confidence and without judgement.
2
Identify the cause
Where possible we pinpoint contributing factors — medications, mobility, infection, fluid intake — and address them with your GP.
3
Management plan
We put in place products, routines and skin care suited to your life, and show family or carers how to support it.
4
Review
Needs change, so we review the plan and adjust products and routines to keep comfort and dignity intact.
Why Paterson's

Clinical skill with real sensitivity

Done poorly, continence care leads to skin breakdown, infections and lost confidence; done well, it transforms daily life. Our nurses approach it with clinical skill and genuine sensitivity, and coordinate with your GP or a continence specialist when further assessment is warranted. Every plan is built around the person, never one-size-fits-all.

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Frequently asked questions
Is continence really treatable, or just managed?
Many causes are treatable or significantly improvable — infections, medication effects, constipation and mobility issues among them. A proper assessment is the first step, not resignation.
How do you protect dignity during care?
Discretion is central. Care is private, gentle and respectful, and we involve you (and family, as you wish) in every decision.
Can you help with continence for someone with dementia?
Yes. We tailor routines and prompts to the person's needs and work closely with family carers, which often reduces distress for everyone.
Do you supply continence products?
We advise on the right products for the situation and can help you source them. The goal is comfort, skin protection and confidence.
Who is this suitable for?
Anyone experiencing bladder or bowel changes, after surgery or childbirth, with ageing, or alongside a chronic condition.
Care you can trust
AHPRA-Registered Nurses
Division 1 & 2 RNs & ENs
20+ Years’ Experience
Led by a practising hospital RN
Insured & Police-Checked
Every nurse & carer vetted
Local Team, Consistent Staffing
Genuinely personal care
Locally Owned in Bayside
Fast response, close to home
GP & Allied-Health Coordinated
Seamless, joined-up care
Serving Bayside Melbourne & South East Suburbs
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