title: Incontinence.
abstract: Urinary incontinence is a common problem among older women and men. Older adults are reluctant to seek treatment, and health care providers should inquire about symptoms. Treatment of urinary incontinence includes multiple, office-based modalities, such as behavioral approaches, medications, and devices. Older adults may also consider surgical options to improve urinary incontinence. Special consideration should be given to older adults with cognitive impairment and incontinence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Birmingham/Atlanta Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, GRECC/11G, 700 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
authors.forename: Alayne D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Markland
authors.forename: Camille P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Vaughan
authors.forename: Theodore M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Kathryn L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Burgio
authors.forename: Patricia S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Goode
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012737:Sex Factors; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists