Incontinence

The Complicated Prostate: Cancer Is a Concern but There’s More to Consider

Most younger men don’t spend a lot of time considering the health of their prostate. However, around the age of 50, they’ll likely find...

Dementia Bathing: A Challenge for Caregivers but Guidelines Help

Getting an aging or ill loved one to bathe can be a notorious battle that many family caregivers experience. When dementia is a part...

How to Get Rid of the Urine Smell When Incontinence Accidents Happen

Dear Carol: I feel like my home is becoming contaminated territory! My Dad is a sweetheart, but he’s got dementia and has developed incontinence....

People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here lies a much...

Cohabitation with Parent Working Except for Incontinence Battles

Dear Carol: My mom has lived with us for several years and it’s been going pretty well up to now. Her dementia is worsening, which...

Adult Incontinence Rash Happens: How to Prevent It and/or Treat It

Human skin is not meant to withstand close contact with urine-saturated briefs for extended periods of time. When bowel incontinence is also an issue,...

Why Would Someone with Dementia Resist Changing Clothes?

Dear Carol: My 83-year-old mother was once obsessive about her hygiene and stylish wardrobe, but now she resists changing clothes. She has early dementia...