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Constipation and older adults is a big problem! When 80% of individuals and nursing homes have constipation and 50% of those meet the criteria for faecal impaction … it's a big issue. In today's episode, Christina breaks down the five reasons why constipation is more common in older adults . This is a two-part series where next episode, she'll go into constipation management. Jump into our last live course of the year , December 7-8, 2024 in Loveland Ohio.
By Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS, CF-L1: Physical Therapist4.5
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Constipation and older adults is a big problem! When 80% of individuals and nursing homes have constipation and 50% of those meet the criteria for faecal impaction … it's a big issue. In today's episode, Christina breaks down the five reasons why constipation is more common in older adults . This is a two-part series where next episode, she'll go into constipation management. Jump into our last live course of the year , December 7-8, 2024 in Loveland Ohio.

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