title: Paving the way to self-control. Maintaining continence in elderly people.
abstract: It is all too often assumed, by both healthcare professionals and many elderly people themselves, that incontinence is an inevitable part of old age. Careful assessment and treatment, the provision of suitable aids and the restoration of self-esteem can help many elderly people to achieve full continence control.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Irvine
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000451:nursing*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012648:Self Care; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000451:nursing*