Live in care at Home – Elderly home care blog

Incontinence is a loss of bladder or bowel control and is thought to affect approximately 6 million people in the UK.

The condition can affect people of any age, although it is far more common in elderly people due to the weakening of the pelvic muscles, ligaments and other tissues. The condition also affects far more women than men with up to 20 percent of the older female population suffering from incontinence.

There are many types of urinary incontinence and these include stress incontinence which affects one in five women over 40 years old, over sensitive bladder and illness and disease.

There are many things that can be done to help prevent incontinence. There are various exercises, medicines and other treatments available that can all help to control the symptoms.

There are also many products available to help sufferers of incontinence such as absorbent pads, bed sheets and under garments for both men and women.

If you think that you may be suffering from incontinence it is highly recommended that you visit your GP as soon as possible for assistance.