webinar presented October 2007

1. INCONTINENCE AND THE INDIVIDUAL WITH ALZEIMER’S DISEASE Featuring: Terri Decker, RN, CWOCN, Deborah H. Perkins M.S., APRN, BC, GNP and moderated by Ayn Welleford, PhD WEBINAR Nov 19, 2007

2. PROBLEM SCOPE INCONTINENCE FECAL URINARY

3. URINARY INCONTINENCE - PREVALENCE

4. URINARY and FECAL INCONTINENCE STATISTICS

5. BLADDER CONTROL SYSTEM Source: The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) - http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/bodydesign_ez/index.htm

6. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Source: The The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/yrdd/ Anatomy of the rectum and anus

10. TYPES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases , NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH STRESS TRANSIENT URGE OVERFLOW FUNCTIONAL MIXED OVERACTIVE BLADDER Types of Urinary Incontinence

11. Alzheimer’s Disease and INCONTINENCE CHECK WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO RULE OUT TRANSIENT PROBLEMS Bladder infection Fecal impaction USE BOWEL AND BLADDER DIARY HOUSE TIPS: Use picture of toilet on bathroom door Good lighting in the hallway and bathroom Use of bedside commode or urinal APPROACH Matter-of-Fact Attitude Sense of Humor Assist with changing garments from behind Avoid Constipation Helps guide prompting to toilet based on person’s habits Toileting Schedule Ease of Use Clothing Stay Calm