[Urinary incontinence].

Prevalence and incidence of both urinary and fecal incontinence increase with age. They reduce everyday competence and quality of life in all age groups. It is often not recognized because those affected do not express their complaints, but even if the diagnosis has been made, therapy and care often remains inadequate.

[Intestinal motility disorders in multimorbidity: between constipation and diarrhea].

Diagnostic Strategy: The Rome IV criteria for primary chronic obstipation help to distinguish between short-term ailments and a chronic pattern of complaints 1. In general, there are several causes of defecation disorder in the age group of the elderly. Anamnesis and observance of red flags in addition to a geriatric basic assessment make it possible to narrow down the causes.

[Urinary tract infections in the elderly].

Acute infection of the urinary tract is one of the most commonly encountered bacterial infections in the frail elderly population and is responsible for substantial morbidity and recurrent infections with antibiotic resistance. Although generally considered to be self-limiting without treatment or easily treated with a short antibiotic regime, urinary tract infections (UTIs) often have a dramatic history, associated with incomplete resolution and frequent recurrence. The biological complexity of the infections combined with a dramatic rise in antibiotic-resistant pathogens highlight the need for an anticipating strategy for therapy necessary for a rapid recovery.