Caregiver Skills for Managing Fecal Incontinence in Middle and Late Stage Alzheimer's

By Christine Kennard, Health Pro Monday, November 02, 2009
Fecal incontinence affects many people who have Alzheimer's disease. It can occur at any stage of Alzheimer's disease, but is more common in middle stage and very common in late stage Alzheimer's. There are caregiving stratagies to improve and, in some cases, eliminate bowel incontinence. Here's How!...
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide
11/ 3/09 8:10am

An excellent caregiver I know (a husband who cares for his wife) tells me the every four hour trips to the bathroom at night have been a huge help for him for incontinence. That would seem right for both types. Thanks for the tips, Christine. Terrific post as always.

Carol

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By Christine Kennard, Health Pro— Last Modified: 12/06/10, First Published: 11/02/09