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How to Solve the Problem of Urinary Tract Infection in Persons Living with Dementia

One of the harshest problems that Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers face are frequent unidentified urinary tract infections. UTIs can worsen memory loss, make patients seem confused and listless, and sometimes make them seem like they are "just not there".

Researchers have found that undetected urinary tract infections are common in dementia patients. UTIs go undetected because the symptoms are hard to spot in dementia patients, and most patients cannot tell us they are feeling ill or out of sorts.

Can a Urinary Tract Infection Cause a Body Temperature of 97.5

Did you know that as we age our core body temperature drops and this causes urinary tract infections to go undetected until they worsen.

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Urinary Tract Infections Can Hasten Memory Loss

Researchers have found a link between common infections, such as a cold, stomach bug or urine infection and an increase in inflammation like reactions in the brain which lead to an increased rate of cognitive decline.