Caring for the Incontinent
Urinary incontinence can be frustrating for caregivers and often embarrassing for the person you are caring for. It is not a disease, but usually a symptom of some other health problem. Incontinence can often be cured and can always be managed. Talk to a healthcare professional about it.
Loss of bladder control or “urinary incontinence” is a very private and personal issue. Persons with incontinence are often reluctant to talk about it. As a caregiver, if you are aware that your loved one is incontinent, be sensitive to their feelings and their possible unwillingness to discuss or even admit their condition. Be assured that incontinence is very treatable. When talking with your loved one about incontinence, let them know that, with help from their doctor, this problem can often be cured and can always be managed. Stress how you will work together to find a solution.