Module 4 Lesson 3. Toileting and continence care 2. Using incontinence aids and equipment In the late stages of dementia, the person living with dementia may not be able to control their bladder and bowel movements. Before using any incontinence aids and equipment, you should ask a health professional to help identify the cause(s) of incontinence, as these may be treatable and therefore reversible. Tip There are numerous disposable and/or washable incontinence aids, pads and equipment. When selecting products, you should consider their cost, effectiveness, comfort and convenience. For bedridden males, using urinals to collect urine may help. Some of these urinals are designed to prevent the backward leaking of urine.