How to deal with Alzheimer’s and incontinence

Incontinence is a common problem for people with Alzheimer’s 

disease, especially those in the later stages. Incontinence has 

several possible causes, some that can even be treated, so it is 

important to talk to the person’s doctor about it. Caregivers can 

also help lower the risk of accidents.

Get tips on how to help people with Alzheimer’s avoid problems with incontinence.

Learn more about bladder health in older adults.

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with these messages:

• #Alzheimers #caregivers—get strategies to deal with 
• #incontinence problems from 
• @Alzheimers_NIH: http://1.usa.gov/1PPtt6D
• Get the facts about #olderadults and #bladder 
• health with information from 
• NIHSeniorHealth. http://1.usa.gov/1KC5eXR