While it is clear that urinary incontinence in the elderly is a prevalent, bothersome and costly problem, it is often dismissed as a normal part of aging by patients, caregivers and physicians.

1 615 343 5602 Fax: +1 615 322 8990 roger.dmochowski@vanderbilt.edu Urinary incontinence in the elderly is a prevalent, bothersome and costly problem, and is not necessarily a normal part of aging.

Incontinence in the elderly at night and throughout the day is fairly common as adults age and their bodies change. What exactly is urinary incontinence? It's the involuntary loss of urine ...

Incontinence was more prevalent and more severe in older people but there was no significant difference between men and women. Conclusions: This study has confirmed that faecal incontinence is a ...

Randomized, controlled trials have shown conflicting results on the effects of hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) and the risk of urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women. To try to clarify ...

Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, with yoga as well as stretching and strengthening showing benefits in a new study published Aug.

Objectives The primary objective of this cluster randomised controlled trial was to compare the effectiveness of the three experimental continence promotion interventions against a control ...

As global populations age, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its associated complications, such as sarcopenia, continues to rise.

Urinary incontinence after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has been associated with older age, a longer operative time ... At the 1-year follow-up, 11 patients (38%) reported severe ...

The study reinforces the message that being active can carry substantial health benefits, particularly for older women dealing with urinary incontinence. Women can find relief and regain ...