More than 75% of long-term residents are incontinent, as well as nearly half (46%) of short-term residents, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. 

Residents who couldn’t control their bladder function or bowel movement for two weeks before their assessment were considered incontinent. Those 85 and older were more likely to be incontinent than those ages 65 to 74. 

Results showed an association between incontinence and increased risks of falls, declining mental health and depression.  The data was from the 2009 Long Term Care Minimum Data Set.