The number of people living with dementia in the UK was estimated to be close to one million in 2024 (982 000), and by 2040 this figure is expected to rise to 1.4 million. One in 14 people over the age of 65 years in the UK have dementia. In view of this, Bladder & Bowel UK have produced a new leaflet called ‘Why is incontinence a common problem for people with dementia?’, available free from their website. The leaflet is aimed at patients and carers, but also contains useful information for healthcare professionals.  

Covering both bladder and bowel incontinence, it discusses why people with dementia are at increased risk of bladder or bowel incontinence, looks at the best ways to maintain bladder and bowel health for someone with dementia, and outlines practical considerations to prevent or reduce incontinence for the person with dementia. It also signposts readers to other resources and sources of information.  
 
To download your copy now, go to https://www.bbuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Why-is-incontinence-a-common-problem-for-people-with-dementia-1.pdf