Rethink urinary incontinence in older women

摘要

"URINARY INCONTINENCE (UI) is a natural way of life. Most older adults have this problem, and they can't do much about it." "Women normally have trouble with incontinence after having children and as they age." "Because older women with incontinence have no realistic hope of correcting it, they should rely on incontinence products."None of these statements is correct. UI isn't an inevitable consequence of aging, and when it does occur, it can be effectively treated. Yet many older adults and even some healthcare professionals continue to hold outdated attitudes about a stubborn but treatable problem that can undermine a patient's health and quality of life.