OBJECTIVES

The Indian continence Foundation aims to promote continence among Indians. Towards this objective, the foundation's activities encompass:

General Public

Through awareness programs on the Medical and Social consequences of incontinence

Conducting educative workshops, promoting interactive groups and disseminating information material among the public

Providing educative material on the treatment and preventive measures in Incontinence

Encouraging the emergence of self-help groups and Continence Promotion Volunteers

Patients

By providing them information through newsletters, booklets and seminars

By organising Advisory clinics & Counseling services

Establishing a HOTLINE facility for round-the-clock access

Procuring continence aids and appliances from manufacturers at concessional rates

By training family members, care-providers and others in the care of Incontinent patients

Professionals

By bringing together Doctors, Nurses and other professionals working with patients suffering from incontinence

By creating awareness among family physicians and others about the latest developments in the field of Incontinence

Proactively promoting participation of professionals in the care of these patients by empowering them with the necessary skills and knowledge

Organising Workshops, Seminars, Conferences & Courses to promote update of knowledge and promote intellectual discourse

Government

By bringing into focus the various policy issues and administrative matters of concern to patients, and campaigning for their best interests

By providing advice and consultancy to government agencies in formulating policies and decisions on these matters