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How To Take Care Of A 84 Year Old Having UTI And Dementia?
I have a 84 year old Mother who have been sick and is confined to her bed for the past 10yrs she had a stroke 3-29-14 took her to the hospital and they keep her overnite and sent her home at this time I was told she had a UTI and Demintia she refuse to eat or drink any thing but a littile liquid boost and ensure she would always be pointing to her right side it got so bad that she laboring to drink took her back to hosptial 5-31-14 was told she has Gaulstone Plus UTI infection once again they sent her home from the Hospital the same nite in pain but they gave her 3 prescription and atelphone of a Surgeon help need advice how to get the proper care for my Mother PS she has Medicaid UTI she was talking the day before she went in to the Hosptial
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. She needs to have good hydration. Low hydration increases risk of recurrent UTI infection.
2. Urine culture and sensitivity necessary to identify appropriate antibiotic for treatment.
3. For dementia, she will need care taker and family support. With good care, she will eat and drink. Need more attention from family. Involvement in social activity and mild exercises will be helpful.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. She needs to have good hydration. Low hydration increases risk of recurrent UTI infection.
2. Urine culture and sensitivity necessary to identify appropriate antibiotic for treatment.
3. For dementia, she will need care taker and family support. With good care, she will eat and drink. Need more attention from family. Involvement in social activity and mild exercises will be helpful.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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