Incontinence Embarrassment Shouldn ’t Block People from Seeking Medical Help

Dear Carol: My mom is smart, stylish, and trim. She was very social but now that’s changed. Occasional, minor urinary incontinence has become a problem and she’s acting like her life is over. I’ve told her that women who’ve had babies often have this issue and that there are products that she can use. Of course, she knows this, but she says that’s not an option. Meanwhile, she is becoming reclusive which is not like her. I’ve told her that her doctor may have some ideas but she says that talking to her doctor about this is humiliating. How do I convince her that this one issue doesn’t need to ruin her otherwise exceptional life? – Kate Read full column on Inforum about incontinence and aging: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol small banner:                Related StoriesIs Forgetfulness A Precursor of Alzheimer's or Are There Other Signs?Helping in an Emergency Shouldn’t Tag Neighbor as Full-tme CaregiverDementia Death: Conflicting Emotions Are Normal for Caregivers After a Loved One Dies 
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