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Insights
The drive to make a difference
Essity and NHS work together to prove the benefits of person-centred care
With people at heart
For Eleonore Book, caring is more than just a job. It’s a calling, driven by a desire to make life better for others. We met up with Eleonore to talk about life as a professional caregiver – from the daily challenges to the rewarding moments that change lives.
Interview: The future of connected care, with Axel Nordberg, Phd
In conversation with Essity’s Director of Digital Solutions about ageing populations, global trends in caregiving, and innovating for continence, not incontinence. Watch the video or read the interview, below.
Interview: Three future-proof solutions for preserving wellness
A closer look at ground-breaking solutions by TENA for addressing tomorrow’s challenges in elderly care – with Axel Nordberg, PhD, Essity’s Global Director of Digital Solutions
Turning insights into action together
Behind every TENA product is a desire to make life better – both for the wearer and for the professionals who care. It’s this desire that drives the experts at TENA to keep developing new products and solutions that deliver better care and improve wellbeing for everyone. But when it comes to designing a new TENA product or solution, where do the experts start?
Related diagnoses
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Incontinence
How person-centred care can help carers manage incontinence in residents with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia.
Strategies for gaining control of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD)
By actively promoting good skin health, carers can reduce the risk of IAD among nursing home residents, significantly improving quality of life and lightening their own workload.
Incontinence management strategies for multiple sclerosis (MS)
Whether you’re their prescribing nurse or their friendly pharmacist, if you’re looking for an introduction to continence management for people with MS, this is the page for you.
Urinary tract infections and incontinence
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common, often painful condition that many people, especially women, will experience during their lifetime. A weakened immune system, ageing, and chronic illness can all contribute to developing UTIs. Another risk factor is incontinence – both urinary and bowel incontinence are risks of a UTI.
Research and clinical studies
Grow your pharmacy business
Recommending incontinence protection for every stage in a woman’s life
Women’s bodies change as they go through different stages in life. And as they grow older, the likelihood of experiencing incontinence increases. Here are some of the key stages in a woman’s life that you can make easier by recommending the right TENA products. With your service and expertise, your customers will keep coming back over a lifetime of changes.
Helping men with incontinence keep control
1 in 4 men experience some form of urine leakage[1], but only 5-7% of them use purpose-made protection[2]. This gap provides a great opportunity in which TENA Men can help you support men with incontinence and grow your business. That's better care for everyone.
Male incontinence – let’s give men the support they need
When it comes to incontinence, too many men are still staying silent. This can be due to stigma, or uncertainty around what support is available. Studies show that 1 in 4 men experience some form of urine leakage1, but only 5-7% use purpose-made protection2. To help men get the support they need, we collected some useful information around male incontinence and the products available. This will help you provide more accurate product recommendations while building loyalty and trust.
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Sustainability
With over 60 years of experience TENA is the world’s leading incontinence brand*. We offer a full range of absorbent products, skincare and digital health technology solutions that are tailored to the needs of individuals, their families and healthcare professionals.
With TENA, Essity is at the forefront of developing products and services that help improve dignity and the quality of people’s lives. We strive for sustainable continence care with better care and better products.
*Source: Euromonitor International Limited; Retail Adult Incontinence, all channels, RSP value sales, Tissue & Hygiene, 2024 edition.
TENA, a brand of Essity – a global leading hygiene and healthy company. Everyday, our products, solutions and services are used by billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, ModiBodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The Company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.