Incontinence
The 23 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and manage incontinence in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary90%
Coping With Behavior Change in Dementia: A Family Caregiver's Guide
Beth Spencer and Laurie White
Pages 60-67
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Begins with 21 possible physical, medical, and emotional causes of incontinence and 19 strategies you can try. 11 environmental causes and 12 strategies to try. 7 strategies for night time incontinence. 7 strategies for communication. 9 strategies for clothing and incontinence products. Plus 23 suggestions on bowel incontinence or constipation.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent80%
Alzheimer's Society
Geo Location: All (UK)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
This is part 1 of a 5 part series: 1) Toilet problems and continence, 2) Maintaining a healthy bladder and bowels, 3) Reducing and dealing with accidents, 4) Continence aids and professional support, and 5) UK resources.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent80%
WebMD
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Defines bowel incontinence. Lists 21 warning signs where you should get medical help. Has 8 causes of bowel incontinence. Has many in-home care suggestions. 10 safety tips. Also discusses constipation issues.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
WebMD
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Defines urinary incontinence and its symptoms. Describes 4 main types of urinary incontinence. Has many in-home care suggestions. Has 5 tips on how to prevent urinary tract infections. Plus the use of catheters.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD and Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L
Pages 76-78
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Defines incontinence. Has 8 common triggers. Lists 12 strategies for changes in the home environment. Has 25 strategies for changes to daily routines.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
Paula Spencer Scott
Pages 262-265
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Begins with an example of incontinence. Discusses why it happens including 4 non-Alzheimer's causes. Has 19 bullet points on things you can try; plus a coping tip for caregivers.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
Ahead of Dementia
Luciana Mitzkun
Pages 221-231
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Sets expectations about managing incontinence. Goes in-depth into the possible causes and shows an approach on how to evaluate. Discusses strategies for managing incontinence and includes 11 for modifying the bathroom environment. Lists 8 strategies on how to transition to incontinence products. Offers 8 communication recommendations. Plus 5 caregiver tips.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Emphasizes that the most important step is to determine possible causes. Looks at 3 medical conditions, a couple of medication-related causes, and 3 environmental causes. Lists 17 ways that you can respond. Has 8 tips for managing incontinence.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Pages 97-104
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses the many causes of urinary incontinence and how to manage them. Describes bowel incontinence and cleaning up tips. Also talks about different products that are available.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Dementia UK
Geo Location: All (UK)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
[PDF - 8 Pages] Lists 7 reasons for incontinence. Has 7 physical conditions which may cause incontinence. 6 communication techniques. 4 tips eating and drinking advice. 8 practical tips for the home. 11 ways to help the person use the toilet. Also discusses incontinence products and skin care.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Alzheimer’s Research Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides 9 bullet points on the causes of incontinence. Has 27 caregiver tips.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
[PDF - 2 Pages] Has 10 questions to ask related to the person’s overall health and abilities. Offers 22 helpful tips.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Dementia Australia
Geo Location: All (AU)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Defines incontinence and how it relates to the loss of abilities in people with dementia. Provides 8 questions that doctors may ask. Has 35 tips for caregivers.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
Sally Willard Burbank, MD and Sue Pace Bell
Pages 128-129
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses the strategy of beginning with timed void approach and then moving to adult pull-ups. Describes the 'two pull-up procedure'. Also has advice on public restrooms.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Today's Caregiver
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses 4 types of urinary incontinence. Lists 10 questions suggested by the National Association for Continence that a physician may ask. Has 7 paragraphs that describe treatment options.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes 7 common incontinence issues with specific strategies and tips for reducing accidents.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Dementia Care Notes
Geo Location: All (IN)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Multi-topic article. In the section on incontinence, there are discusses on the three broad categories of urinary incontinence and possible causes. Looks at 8 environmental issues. Discusses ways to diffuse the situation and prevent agitation. Also has prevention tips.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
D4Dementia
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Focuses on the privacy component of the incontinence issue from the point-of-view of a family caregiver experience.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
The Dementia Caregiver
Marc E. Agronin, MD
Pages 178-179
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes some of the issues of urinary incontinence and the need to see a urologist. Also has insights into bowel incontinence.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses the causes of incontinence. Shows how to: identify a pattern, take cues from your loved one, and set reminders. Also has other tips. Talks about adult briefs, bed pads, and absorbent products.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
Depend
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Resource center for Depend company web site. Many topic specific articles.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory25%
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 5 causes of incontinence. Also has 5 ways of managing.
