Geriatricians are not commonly viewed as a resource, but because medical comorbidities
and functional limitations play an important role in UI with older patients, geriatric medicine …

Preview Many older patients with urinary incontinence hesitate to tell their healthcare
providers, and even if they do, the condition may not be properly assessed or treated. As a …

This article reviews the recent data on the etiology, evaluation, and treatment of urinary
incontinence in older adults. While urinary incontinence remains a major problem for older …

Preview Many primary care physicians see incontinent elderly patients daily. An
understanding of the pathophysiology of incontinence and of the most common causes of …

Urinary incontinence in the elderly. Establishing a cause may allow a cure. - Abstract - Europe
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Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as an involuntary loss of urine in sufficient volume or
frequency as to constitute a medical, hygienic, or psychosocial problem. In its mildest form …

Preview The incidence of incontinence in elderly men and women is high, and the personal
and social costs of the problem are enormous. But thoughtful diagnostic evaluation can lead …

URINARY incontinence in the elderly is prevalent, morbid, costly, and neglected. It affects 5
to 15 per cent of elderly people living in the community, 1 and its prevalence increases to …

Urinary incontinence in the elderly is common. Up to 10 per cent of men and 15 per cent of
women over 65 are incontinent. This rises to 30 per cent in acute care hospitals and 50 per …

Although often unreported, urinary incontinence is a common problem confronting primary
care physicians caring for the elderly. Most patients with urinary incontinence can be cured …