title: Older people should be given practical support to effectively manage their stomas.
abstract: People who have had a stoma for many years and managed it effectively may encounter problems as they grow older as a result of physical and/or cognitive impairment. This article outlines some of the problems the ageing process can cause and offers potential management strategies.
authors.forename: Trudi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pearson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010030:Ostomy / Q000193:education / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D054047:Surgical Stomas