Questions About Male Incontinence

1. What Are the Most Common Causes of Bladder Incontinence in Older Men?

   Question - The answer depends on whether the incontinence is temporary (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Common reasons for temporary incontinence include a medication side effect, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, urinary tract infection, and delirium. When the situation changes or is treated, the incontinence tends to end quickly...
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2. How do I deal with a husband with Parkinson's who has problems with urination but refuses to wear diapers or even underwear?

   Question - I am sorry that you are struggling with this difficult situation. It sounds as if your husband may be having some cognitive changes (changes in the way his brain is processing thought) in addition to the Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson's disease affects a part of the brain that is related to motor fufunction...
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3. How do I approach my father about is intermittent incontinence?

   Question - I am not suprised that your brother had a difficult time talking to your dad about his incontinence. Many older persons who develop incontinence are very embarrassed about it, and it is common for them to get upset when it is discussed.
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4. How can I help my husband get is clean after he uses the bathroom?

   Question - Reading your letter, I have a few suggestions on how he can get his backside cleaner.
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5. How can we get my father with dementia to be more aware of his incontinence?

   Question - My sympathies for your situation and struggle regarding your dad. Unfortunately, with dementia, your dad isn’t truly aware of the consternation he’s causing your mother or the fact that his clothes and body may smell.
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6. My loved one with Alzheimer's is getting worse. Most of the time, he does not know me. What to do?

   Question - Dear Ann:
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7. How Common Is Incontinence in Older Adults?

   Question - By some estimates, as many as half of all adults will suffer from incontinence -- the loss of bladder or bowel control, causing leakage -- at some point in their lives. But incontinence isn't a normal or inevitable consequence of aging. It's a symptom of a problem, not a disease itself.
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8. How Can I Tactfully Tell Someone He's Missing the Toilet?

   Question - You'll first want to try to figure out why his aim is off. Some possibilities:
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9. What's the best way to get my father to recognize that he's missing the toilet?

   Question - Thanks for sharing this interesting question.
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10. How can I help my husband from becoming sore due to his bowel incontinence?

    Question - I would first like to say that you should find out why he is having bowel incontinence. Did the doctor say why this is happening? Was the medications your husband takes reviewed to make sure they are not making the problem worse? Are you sure he is not constipated, as sometimes people leak liquid stool around stool that is stuck somewhere in his bowels...
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11. What's the best way to deal with my dad's incontinence after his stroke?

    Question - Dealing with bowel incontinence can be very tricky. I would recommend trying to stay on top of this issue by scheduling regular trips to the bathroom. To some extent, you can regulate the timing of your father's bowel movements by using stool softeners, laxatives, and enemas in a controlled and timed...
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12. How can I get my incontinent father to wear diapers?

    Question - Your father may find the idea of wearing diapers to be demeaning, which isn't surprising. However, there's such a great variety of products out there that you should be able to find one that doesn't look like a diaper.
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13. How can I tell whether my father's incontinence after his stroke is temporary?

    Question - Incontinence is quite common after a stroke. It's not unusual for a stroke victim to require a great deal of assistance with going to the bathroom; some even require a diaper.
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14. My Client has a bed wetting problem. How can we keep it dry?

    Question - i work as a in-home care giver have a clinet a elderly male in his 80 s sleep about 20 hrs a day problem is his bed wetting either doesn t realize he is or now he does wear a depend and we put several bed pads on bed but he soaks right thru them all what can we do

15. Will cutting down on liquids help my father's incontinence?

    Question - Your father shouldn't drink any fluids for two hours before he goes to bed. Additionally, caffeine -- which is in cola, unless it's caffeine-free -- can make incontinence worse. Alcohol is also a diuretic (meaning it increases the production of urine), so drinking beer will make the problem worse.
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16. How can I minimize the damage caused to the furniture by my incontinent father?

    Question - For the bed, you can purchase reusable waterproof mattress pads that have cotton or flannel on one side and vinyl backing on the other to keep the mattress dry. To protect the sofa and chair, look for washable waterproof pads that come in different colors and patterns to complement the upholstery...
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