Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly

Abstract

Urinary incontinence is a common disability with considerable personal and carer burden in the elderly. Drugs play a role in causing and treating urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms. This article will discuss the therapeutic approach to managing urinary incontinence in the older person.

Urinary incontinence and use of pads – clinical features and need for help in home care at 11 sites in Europe

“…This finding corresponds to previous studies (12, 21, 22). Bird stated that clients with oedema often receive diuretics that may lead to urged UI (47). In the current study, no significant association between oedema and UI was found.…”