Welcome
About Louise Mills
Dementia in New Zealand
About Dementia
Forms of Dementia
Early Warning Signs
How Dementia Impacts Someone
How Dementia Impacts Continence
Video: What Physical and Cognitive Skills Are Involved in Toileting Independently?
Quiz: Toileting independently
How the Brain Works
When Signals Are Missed
Balance, Mobility and Coordination
Recognition and Concentration
Complexity of Daily Tasks
Things to Keep in Mind
Working Together to Mitigate the Risks
Choices
Remedies
Success
Quiz: Mitigating the Risks
Managing Incontinence
If Timing or Distraction Impacts on Being Continent
If Orientation or Object Recognition Is the Issue
If Physically Getting to the Toilet or Verbalising a Need Is the Issue
When There Is a Problem Managing Clothing
Video: When Are The Best Times To Support Someone To Use The Toilet?
Quiz: Tips for Managing Incontinence
Diet
Fluid Intake
Support
Advice to Pass on to Carers
Key Information About Continence Products
Tips for Skin Care and Maintaining Skin Integrity
Continence Pads
Uridomes and Faecal Liners
Absorption and Fitting Tips
Case Study: Mary and Peter
Getting Further Help
Resources
Promoting Continence Pocket Guide
Article: A Research Agenda for Promoting Continence for People Living with Dementia in the Community
Download: TENA Product Selection Guide
Video: Continence Tips Series
A Guide for Carers
Further Study
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