Managing urinary incontinence in the elderly
Weatherall, M.
Hospital Medicine 62(11): 692-695
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 1462-3935 PMID: 11762101 Document Number: 529980
Urinary incontinence is a common and unpleasant problem for older people. Age-related changes to the urinary tract, age-related diseases and medications, as well as the underlying bladder problem that contributes to urinary incontinence, should be identified for successful management.
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