Abstract：
Dementia and incontinence are both prevalent in older age; yet, neither are an inevitable or normal part of ageing. It has been recognised that there is a skills and knowledge gap in professionals assessing and managing incontinence for people living with dementia. All too often, assumptions are made that incontinence is a symptom of dementia and that nothing can be done if a person living with dementia experiences episodes of incontinence. While dementia may impact on a person\'s ability to remain continent, it may not be the sole cause, and there may be treatments and strategies that can reduce the incidence in those affected. Therefore, a person-centred continence assessment should be undertaken to promote continence and reduce the impact of incontinence for people living with dementia and those who care for them. This paper will highlight some of the issues that are important for health and social care professionals to explore and identify, assess and manage incontinence to improve outcomes for families affected by dementia.
摘要：
痴呆和失禁在老年人中都很普遍；然而，既不是衰老的必然部分，也不是衰老的正常部分。已经认识到,在评估和管理患有痴呆症的人的失禁的专业人员中存在技能和知识差距。常常,假设失禁是痴呆症的症状，如果患有痴呆症的人经历失禁发作，则无能为力。虽然痴呆症可能会影响一个人留在大陆的能力，这可能不是唯一的原因，可能有治疗方法和策略可以降低受影响者的发病率。因此,应进行以人为本的尿失禁评估，以促进尿失禁，并减少尿失禁对痴呆症患者和护理者的影响。本文将重点介绍一些对卫生和社会护理专业人员重要的问题，评估和管理失禁，以改善受痴呆症影响的家庭的预后。
