Reasons for Having Incontinence - Upstate Home Care Solutions

Have you or your loved one’s caregiver noticed that your elderly loved one can’t hold their bladder very well lately? This could mean that your elderly loved one has incontinence. There are different types of incontinence that your elderly loved one might have. You should have your loved one see their doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. In the meantime, it might help you to know more about why your elderly loved one might have incontinence.

Dementia

One of the reasons that your elderly loved one might have incontinence is due to dementia. When someone has dementia, the pathways in their brain (the ones that control the bladder) don’t always work properly. This can happen at the beginning, middle, or end stages of dementia. If this is happening with your elderly loved one, they might not know when they need to go to the bathroom. Due to this, accidents might occur.

Age-Related Issues

Caregiver Powdersville SC – Reasons for Having Incontinence

There are some age-related issues that might cause your elderly loved one to have incontinence, as well. Some of these issues include the following:

Irritable bowel syndrome
Prostate gland issues
Side effects from medications
Problems with mobility
Not willing to accept help in the bathroom
Fear of falling
Embarrassed

These are some of the things that happen to many elderly people. If your elderly loved one is having incontinence, you might want to see if these things are causing the problem.

Other Issues

There might be some other issues that cause your elderly loved one to have incontinence, as well. Some of these issues might include the following:

Being in an unfamiliar environment
Stress
Depression
Infection

If dementia and age-related issues don’t seem to be the problem, your elderly loved one’s incontinence is likely due to one of these issues. It is best to get your elderly loved one an appointment with their doctor. The doctor can ask questions, get your elderly loved one’s medical history, and do tests to determine why the incontinence is happening.

How a Caregiver can Help

Incontinence can be embarrassing. However, it is important to let your elderly loved one know that they don’t need to be ashamed. You and their caregiver are there to help. If they need help using the bathroom, all they need to do is let you know.

Don’t forget – if you don’t already know why your elderly loved one is having incontinence, you should have them see their doctor as soon as you can. Sometimes, there are treatments that can help to stop or control incontinence.

Sources: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/urinary-incontinence-older-adults

**If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Caregiver Services in Powdersville SC, please contact the caring staff at Upstate Home Care Solutions today. Call (864) 527-0455.**

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James Bennett is a native of Taylors, SC. A graduate of Riverside High School, he attended Clemson University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Packing Science. Upon graduation, he commenced on a career path in food manufacturing with Nestle Frozen Foods (1999 – 2008) and Country Fresh, Inc. (2008 – 2011). When James was only 12, his father, at the age of 37, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).With both an ailing father and a grandmother suffering from several medical conditions, James Bennett and his family were able to unify and provide their loved ones with the home care they needed. Their family structure and consistent schedule were key aspects in providing care. Unfortunately, not all families have the structure, resources, or flexibility to provide the home care their loved one desires. James understands the difficulties families and caregivers encounter while providing and caring for loved ones. A loving son, husband, and father who understands the need to help families, James created Upstate Home Health Care Solutions, LLC in 2011 to fill in the gap for families who need caring individuals to assist with a loved one’s home care needs.

• Greenville Chamber of Commerce Minority Business of the Year 2017
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• Featured on the cover Upstate Business Journal June 2016
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