When this happens frequently or chronically (long-term), it's medically known as fecal incontinence or accidental bowel ...

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.

Before undertaking a discussion of pharmacologic options for urinary incontinence in the elderly, it is important to elucidate the differences in drug metabolism between older and younger individuals.

For a person with a digestive issue that causes diarrhea, there's always the fear of not reaching a toilet in time. It is all too common for people suffering from IBS-D to have fecal incontinence. You ...

Supporting family care of older persons is making sure caregivers and older persons have proper access to services, including ...

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A new report from Deloitte Access Economics commissioned for the Continence Foundation of Australia, has revealed that the cost of incontinence to Australia in 2023 has increased to $100.4 billion.

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Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition of unknown origin characterized by severe inflammation and mucosal destruction in the intestine. There are two main forms: Crohn s disease ...

Many of the defining qualities in older homes also make them riskier to insure, often leading to a higher rate and the need for specialized coverage. If you have an older home, you may still be able ...