Giving Opportunites Caregiver's Corner What to do if your relative becomes incontinent Incontinence is loss of bladder and bowel control. It is fairly common for seniors to experience troublesome stress, urge or overflow incontinence. These conditions can usually be improved with the use of medications, exercise or surgery.
Incontinence is a serious problem for patient and caregiver.
It can cause skin breakdown and urinary tract infections. It is expensive and burdensome, and it can lead to social isolation, increased dependency and finally placement in a care home. You will ultimately need to accept it as a permanent condition, but in the meantime there are many things you can do. Check it Out Incontinence should be medically evaluated, to determine causes and treatments. The doctor may need to refer to a urologist.