Report: We Don’t Ask, They Don’t Tell: Breaking the Silence to Address Incontinence in Canada
Incontinence is far more common than we think, affecting about a quarter of Canadian adults. But because of the stigma around it, older adults living with incontinence are unlikely to seek medical attention for it — and may face significant challenges, loneliness and financial stress as a result. Incontinence can also be a major barrier to ageing in the right place as it’s one of the most common triggers for being admitted to a LTC home in Canada.
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By
National Institute on Ageing
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Published
Jul 12, 2023
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Subject Area
- General Health and Wellness
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
- Mental Health and Wellness
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Government
- Health Authorities
- Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
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Category
- Research & Evidence
- Research & Reports
- Policy, Planning, & Procedures
- Best Practices
- Evidence-based & emerging practices
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