why does an elderly person go back to being incontinent like when they were born?

Answer 1

because their muscle function just isn't what it used to be.

Answer 2

Bladder muscles atrophy, which means they get kind of lazy and stretched out. Once the elasticity is gone, they loose control. It doesn't happen to everyone but one way to avoid that problem in the future, is to exercise now. Kagel exercises are the best for that. I think I spelled it right. Oh well.

Answer 3

because when you get older everything bothers you more