Continence care
Many people living with dementia experience bladder and or bowel incontinence. This can be distressing for the person with dementia and those who care for them.
Continence can be such a taboo subject and it can feel embarrassing to talk about it within the family. Sometimes it’s worth involving a professional such as your GP or your local continence service to start a conversation and to find ways to manage issues. Lorraine Haining, Specialist Dementia Nurse, Dementia Carers Count
Continence care
Many people living with dementia experience bladder and or bowel incontinence which can be distressing for the person with dementia and those who care for them.
Continence care can be a difficult topic to talk about. However, there are ways you can support the person you are caring for to maintain their continence for as long as possible. You can also eliminate and minimise problems and potentially difficult situations.
Call our Carer Support Line for advice on continence care
Call our Carer Support Line for advice on continence care and how to get in touch with your local continence service.
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