(Aging Untold) - Bowel incontinence is one of the most difficult - and least discussed - challenges in dementia caregiving.

We are breaking down why it happens and the practical systems that can make daily care more manageable for everyone involved.

"It's neurological. It's not intentional."The first thing caregivers need to understand is that bowel incontinence in someone with dementia is not a choice - it's a breakdown in the brain's communication system.