Incontinence

Changing Bedding and Protecting Furniture Challenges Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care,...

Many conditions can carry as a side effect some degree of fecal incontinence, so if you are affected or someone you care...

Medications save lives and/or increase the quality of life for many people. Yet, there are few, if any, medications that have no...

Dear Carol: My mom is only 79, but she has a lot of health problems, including lung disease requiring oxygen. She receives...

Dear Carol: My dad has Alzheimer’s. Since I’ve received support and training from the Alzheimer’s Association on how to deal with his...

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

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

A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...

Dear Carol: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. While it hasn’t been easy keeping her home with me, it’s...

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