What
occurs with normal aging? |
What
are the results of normal aging? |
What
can I do to help? |
When
do I call? |
| Decreased efficiency of kidney function. |
Higher amounts of wastes in the blood. |
Monitor blood pressure and urine output |
Report all medications including over the counter
drugs, alcohol, herbal and vitamin supplements.
Report a drop in urine volume, puffy tissues or unreasonable
drowsiness.
|
A loss of muscle
tone and loss of perception of bladder fullness. |
A more frequent and urgent need
to urinate with a full bladder.
Night-time urination.
Shame and guilt about loss of ability to control urination.
|
Maintain water intake during the
day. Restrict fluid intake in the evening.
Urinate regularly.
|
Changing
patterns of urination or urgency that is accompanied
by burning, loss of control over urination, inability
to empty the bladder, a lack of urine, or a change in
body temperature and energy level should be reported. |
