Incontinence Among The Elderly In Nursing Homes

Bowel and Bladder Incontinence among the Elderly in Nursing Homes Name Institution Affiliation Bowel and Bladder Incontinence among the Elderly in Nursing Homes For a long time, the assumption that incontinence is inevitable in old age has been made. This together with the lack of thorough assessment of the causes of incontinence has forced many old people to a life of using containment products, which causes high distress to them and their families. However, studies have shown that there exist ways to treat incontinence and help the elderly remain continent (Dennis, 2016). This paper seeks to highlight changes in nursing homes for the elderly that coul...