We Don’t Ask, They Don’t Tell: Breaking the Silence to Address Incontinence in Canada

June 20, 2023
By: Julie Dunning, Arushan Arulnamby, Ivy Wong, Michael Nicin, Dr. Shara Nauth, Dr. Samir Sinha

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 Incontinence is far more common than we think, affecting about a quarter of Canadian adults. But because of the stigma around it, older adults living with incontinence are unlikely to seek medical attention for it — and may face significant challenges, loneliness and financial stress as a result. Incontinence can also be a major barrier to ageing in the right place as it’s one of the most common triggers for being admitted to a LTC home in Canada.