Irritation. Burning. Urgency. If you have ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you already know these symptoms on a personal level. For younger adults, a UTI is often fairly easy to recognize and treat. But it can be more difficult for older adults, as symptoms can be less evident or even vary greatly in how they present.
Aside from the typical warning signs and symptoms of a UTI, like those listed above, seniors may also experience:
Left untreated, UTIs in seniors can cause very serious complications, such as damage to the kidneys, kidney disease or sepsis.
Older adults are more prone to UTIs when they have:
Consult with the senior’s health care provider immediately for a urine test to verify the diagnosis. The type of bacteria found will determine the best treatment solution, which may include one of several different antibiotics (given intravenously in the event that infection is severe) as well as antipsychotic drugs to help with delirium and confusion.
But as the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The following tips can help the seniors you love avoid a UTI:
Morning Glory Home Care’s Highland Alzheimer’s care and senior care experts can help an older adult with a UTI in many ways, through services such as:
Help an older adult you love stay healthy and well with assistance from our care experts! Give us a call at 618-667-8400 to request a cost-free in-home assessment for more information on the countless ways we can help. Visit our Service Area page for a full list of the areas where we provide care.
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