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Healthy Ageing: Is Urinary Incontinence Normal?

Dr Edward Chong, Consultant Geriatrician

13-Aug-25 16:00

Healthy Ageing: Is Urinary Incontinence Normal?

Urinary incontinence may seem common among older adults, but is it a normal part of ageing? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to consultant geriatrician Dr Edward Chong to help us understand this condition among older adults and why addressing it early matters. He also specialises in continence care.


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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann


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Categories:  wellness,  managing disease

Tags:  continence care,  the bigger picture,  health & living,  healthyageing,  urinary incontinence,  pee,  urine,  stroke,  diabetes,  menopause,  prostate, 


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