Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a type of infection common among older people. If a person with a memory impairment or dementia has a UTI, this can cause sudden and severe confusion known as ‘delirium’.

Find advice for supporting a person living with dementia who is experiencing toilet problems.

Keeping the bladder, urinary tract and bowels healthy is a good first step to preventing toilet problems and incontinence. Here we share some tips to help a person with dementia, and some information on constipation.

Read our guide to toilet problems and incontinence, including causes, solutions and how this might affect a person with dementia.

From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, it can be hard to know where to start to find the right pads when someone starts to experience continence problems. Tina Newton, Welfare and Social Care Knowledge Officer, looks at the options.

From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, Talking Point members and readers share advice on getting the right kind of help and products to deal with incontinence.

Practical tips on topics including aids and equipment, skincare and nails, handwashing and dental care, washing, drying and styling hair, hair removal, and using the toilet.