Carers Reveal Shocking Details of Incontinence Care in Elderly Homes

Carers Reveal Shocking Details of Incontinence Care in Elderly Homes

Incontinence is a problem that affects many elderly people living in care homes. A recent survey of carers reveals shocking details about the lack of care and support that many elderly people receive for this condition.

The survey, carried out by the charity Age UK, found that almost half of all carers have witnessed an elderly person being left in soiled clothes or bedding because there was not enough staff available to change them. One in ten said they had seen an elderly person being left in the same clothes or bedding for two days or more.

Age UK's report highlights the fact that incontinence is a hidden problem in many care homes. It is often seen as a taboo subject and something that is not spoken about openly. This means that many carers feel unprepared and unsupported when it comes to dealing with the issue.

The report makes a number of recommendations to improve the situation, including better training for carers and more support from managers. It also calls on the government to provide more funding for incontinence products and services.


The survey reveals shocking details about the lack of care and support that many elderly people receive for incontinence. This is a hidden problem that needs to be addressed urgently. The report makes a number of recommendations to improve the situation, including better training for carers and more support from managers. It also calls on the government to provide more funding for incontinence products and services.