I agree constipation is a great subject for elderly patients. Based on my clinical experience; a lot of the elderly patients are so focused on their bowel movement. Constipation in the elderly can be due to the dysfunction in either the gastrointestinal or urinary tract. Yes, diuretics prescribed for chronic conditions can definitely impact continence resulting to non-adherence to medications in elderly patients. Healthcare professional and patients must work together to evaluate which measures would be most important for the patient to prevent non-adherence and prevent possible complications. Likewise, routinely checking orthostatic BP is vital, especially for patients complaining of dizziness and multiple falls to rule out orthostatic hypotension.
