Urinary incontinence is a surprisingly common problem among the elderly, with nearly 51% of people aged 65 and older who live at home reporting bladder and/or bowel incontinence . Of those, 41.5% are dependent on the care of others. Whilst it’s not uncommon, caring for an elderly parent with bladder weakness can, of course, be incredibly challenging. With this in mind, we have gathered our four top tips to help you take care of a parent with urinary incontinence.
A weak bladder in an adult or child might feel like an embarrassing condition, especially as it’s not often talked about. However, it’s far more common than you might think, reported to affect millions of people globally . In this article, we look at how many people live with this condition around the world and what causes it.
Urinary incontinence is not untreatable; here, we explore some of the non-surgical incontinence treatments available to you.
Skin integrity is key when it comes to incontinence, and is increasingly considered in the development of healthcare solutions. We have requested Prof. Dimitri Beeckman’s expertise to highlight us on this crucial topic.
Continence care can be challenging, but it is essential for those who need it, as it provides support, independence and compassion.
