Caregivers may face challenges when dealing with dementia patients. A complex issue is bowel incontinence, which can be difficult to manage.

It is caused by a disruption in the body's systems. The brain and gut are connected, and problems in one area can affect the other.

Further information on managing this issue is available from Aging Untold, including insights from a board-certified physician on the neurological aspects of bowel incontinence in dementia patients.