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The effects of a continence program on frail community-dwelling elderly persons.
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Family MedicineAgingGeriatric MedicineContinence ProgramEpidemiology Of AgingPrimary CareSocial HealthBehavioral Treatment ProgramGeriatric UrologyPublic HealthFrailtyHealth Services ResearchCommunity-dwelling Frail ElderlyAssistive TechnologyHealth PolicyGeriatricsElderly CareRehabilitationPalliative CareNursingUrinary IncontinenceLong-term CareMedicine
Urinary incontinence among community-dwelling frail elderly is estimated to affect 6.23 million people at an annual cost of over $7 billion. Overwhelmed caregivers may seek institutional placement of their incontinent family member. Results from this study of 78 subjects demonstrate that even in physically and cognitively impaired persons a behavioral treatment program can reduce incontinence, lower costs, and relieve caregiver burden.