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[Report] Breaking the Silence to Address Incontinence in Canada

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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.


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  • By

    National Institute on Ageing

  • Published

    Jul 26, 2023

  • Subject Area
    • General Health and Wellness
    • Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
    • Mental Health and Wellness
  • Audience
    • Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
    • Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
    • Government
    • Health Authorities
    • Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
  • Category
    • Research & Evidence
    • Research & Reports
    • Policy, Planning, & Procedures
    • Best Practices
    • Evidence-based & emerging practices

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