Here is a very helpful article from Advance for Long-Term Care Management that lists and explains behavioral techniques and therapies to use in order to properly care for a senior with a urinary incontinence problem.

Cognitive impairment, though, often throws this process off. Patients may find it difficult to get to the bathroom to urinate. They may not get to the toilet in time or may have reduced motor skills and vision, difficulty locating restrooms, or even difficulty managing zippers or buttons on clothing. Just recognizing the need to void in time can be an issue for some patients.

Normal, functioning urinary continence is a complex process that, if working properly, involves the bladder, reflexes, brain and various muscles. These systems work together to notify the person of the need to void and then control the relaxation of the sphincters and pelvic floor to allow for timely urination.

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