Incontinence Management

Person-Centered Care

Incontinence is a common occurrence for many aging adults. In many cases, a structured day that includes regular cueing and reminders is enough to help a resident maintain or regain continence and lessen the severity of episodes of incontinence. In turn, this can improve quality of life and foster a great sense of independence.

However, in cases where a 2-hour toileting schedule is unsuccessful and a resident has unmanaged incontinence or urinary dysfunction, the resident will need enhanced care services to ensure that proper care is performed, skin is cleaned thoroughly and the skin’s integrity is intact. If a catheter or colostomy is in place, this also falls under our enhanced care.

An example of a resident room, with a bed, side chair, tv, and dresser.

A Greater Sense of Independence

A properly managed continence care plan helps a resident maintain continence or lessen the severity of episodes of incontinence. This can improve skin integrity and minimize the occurrence of urinary tract infections, falls, sleep disturbances - and improve quality of life.

Treatment and Interventions

Incontinence is often a contributing factor to skin breakdown, urinary tract infections, falls, sleep disturbances and can result in social anxiety and isolation. It is important that our residents are cared for in a dignified way and that our team explores any care plan interventions and treatments to help alleviate any negative health effects resulting from incontinence.

Incontinence Management

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Person-Centered Care

A Greater Sense of Independence

Treatment and Interventions