150 - Caring for UTIs in Alzheimer's, Dementia and Nursing Homes

Episode 150 December 04, 2024 00:39:56
150 - Caring for UTIs in Alzheimer's, Dementia and Nursing Homes
Better Health While Aging
150 - Caring for UTIs in Alzheimer's, Dementia and Nursing Homes

Dec 04 2024 | 00:39:56

/

Show Notes

Dr. K talks again with guest expert Chrissy Kistler, MD, about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in aging, this time with a focus on UTIs in memory loss, Alzheimer's, dementia, and also in nursing homes. Learn why UTIs are especially challenging in these older adults, plus more on prevention, symptoms and treatment.

Other Episodes

Episode

April 21, 2016
Episode Cover

010 – Interview: Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults

.searchie-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .searchie-container iframe, .searchie-container object, .searchie-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0;...

Listen

Episode

May 06, 2022
Episode Cover

128 – COVID Update for Aging Adults (5.5.22 Edition)

  Dr. K discusses the current rise in COVID cases, the related risks for aging adults, what to know about the newest Omicron variants, and...

Listen

Episode

January 07, 2022
Episode Cover

126 – Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (1.6.22 Edition)

   In This Episode: This episode covers the latest on the ongoing Omicron surge, including whether it’s milder in older adults, what’s we’ve learned about...

Listen