The current state of family caregiver burden and support of toilet problems for elderly with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.

Masaki KamiyaAiko OsawaYusuke ShinodaHisae NishiiIzumi Kondo

Published in: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association (2023)

Lower urinary tract symptoms and toilet problems were significantly correlated with caregiver burden. Toilet problems differ depending on the severity of dementia. Therefore, a support system based on dementia severity is required to address toilet problems.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
cognitive decline
mental health
lower urinary tract symptoms
benign prostatic hyperplasia
cognitive impairment
risk factors
community dwelling