Management of urinary incontinence in frail elderly women

Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined by the International Continence Society as any involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common clinical problem, and its incidence increases with age. It is a particular problem in the frail elderly, who can sometimes pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge by virtue of their complexity. UI is a major cause of disability and dependency and adversely affects the psychological and physical health of the older person. However, treatment can lead to significant improvements.