Incontinence in aged care can be distressing, and not understanding it can lead to neglect.
This useful factsheet can help ensure carers understand how to keep their loved ones or clients comfortable.
There can be many causes of incontinence including other medical conditions, so it’s always best to seek support from your doctor.
The decline in cognitive ability that occurs when someone has dementia means that they may become incontinent.
Other factors that can contribute include:
not getting to the toilet in time due to limited mobility
not being able to communicate their need to go to the toilet or ask for help
not understanding when someone reminds them to go to the toilet
being confused and not remembering where the toilet is
not remembering how to use the toilet
forgetting what to do to use the toilet (e.g. remove their clothes)
not wanting others to help them get to the toilet
side effects of medication
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