Lesson Summary

The text delves into the topic of fecal incontinence, citing studies on its prevalence, severity, and impact on quality of life. It also advocates for collaboration with patients, families, colleagues, and communities to address this issue together.

• Encourages engagement with patients, families, colleagues, and communities
• Defines fecal incontinence as a geriatric syndrome
• Provides information on symptoms, risk factors, causes, screening, assessment, treatment, and care
• Features the case of Ms. Monroe, a 67-year-old experiencing fecal incontinence post-knee replacement surgery
• Emphasizes age-friendly approaches, screening, assessment, treatment, and referrals for clinical and community support
• Contrasts un-age-friendly care practices with age-friendly care practices
• Includes statistics on prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, and clinical insights for fecal incontinence evaluation and management
• Part of an initiative to enhance care for older adults