by Lynn Wilson, Co-Founder of The CareGiver Partnership
Lynn Wilson |
Incontinence affects more than half of the elderly who are
homebound or in long-term care, according to the National Association For
Continence. Because this condition affects residents at all types of senior
living and assisted living facilities, finding best practices for managing
urinary and bowel incontinence is a concern for staff. Here is information
for residents in any care environment that helps them recognize the types of
incontinence and choose products based on gender, activity level and absorbency
needs.