Urinary incontinence in the elderly is a prevalent, bothersome and costly problem, and is not necessarily a normal part of aging. Structural changes in the aging bladder and urethra may predispose ...

Incontinence in the elderly at night and throughout the day is fairly common as adults age and their bodies change. What exactly is urinary incontinence? It's the involuntary loss of urine ...

Why: Urinary incontinence (UI), the involuntary loss of urine, is estimated to effect over 13 million Americans. UI increases with age, but is not a normal part of the aging process. It is the ...

In the first national study of urinary incontinence among assisted living residents, New York researchers found that the condition significantly increased the probability of those residents being ...

Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, with yoga as well as ...

Researchers are suggesting that for elderly women suffering from urinary incontinence pelvic floor muscle exercises might prove to be a boon. Researchers are suggesting that for elderly women ...

Randomized, controlled trials have shown conflicting results on the effects of hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) and the risk of urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women. To try to clarify ...

As our loved ones get older, chances are they will face challenges when it comes to maintaining their independence. One ...

One year after surgery, 97% of patients in the ≥ 85 group and 100% of patients in the control group could void spontaneously.

Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder program, offered by the Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center, is a small group, community-based program to help improve bladder symptoms for 71% of ...