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HEALTHJul 9 · 12:15 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGELeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’Rourke, Rhea Rogers

Understanding bowel incontinence in dementia care — what caregivers need to know

Bowel incontinence in dementia is caused by neurological communication breakdowns between the brain and gut, not intentional behavior. Caregivers should avoid shaming and instead recognize early signs, establish restroom schedules, ensure privacy, and modify environments to support individuals with dementia.

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