{"id":6552,"date":"2022-01-21T16:57:44","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T21:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/?p=6552"},"modified":"2022-01-21T16:57:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T21:57:44","slug":"tips-to-help-senior-citizens-prevent-utis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/41\/florida\/stpete\/blog\/tips-to-help-senior-citizens-prevent-utis\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Help Senior Citizens Prevent UTIs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is your elderly loved one constantly getting UTIs? If they are even getting more than one a year that is too many. The first thing you should do if they have a UTI is to schedule them an appointment with their doctor. If you can\u2019t get them there, you can have a companion care at home provider<\/a> drive them. Medications may need to be prescribed to treat the UTI. There are some tips that can help senior citizens to prevent UTIs, as well. You should encourage your elderly loved one to follow through with these tips.<\/p>\n

Increasing Fluids<\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to prevent UTIs is to increase fluids. You should ask your elderly loved one how much water they are drinking a day. If they aren\u2019t drinking at least 6 – 8 ounce glasses of water every day, you or a home care provider should help them set up a goal to do this. If your elderly loved one can drink 6-8 glasses of water daily, it can significantly help lower their risk of getting a UTI. To make it easier for them to drink this much water, it would be a good idea to leave bottles of water in various areas of their home.<\/p>\n

Going to the Bathroom Often<\/h2>\n
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Another tip that can help to prevent UTIs is for your elderly loved one to go to the bathroom often. Senior citizens often need to urinate every 2-3 hours. Some elderly people even need to get up at nighttime to urinate. By emptying the bladder often, bacteria can stay out of the urinary tract, lowering the risk of getting a UTI.<\/p>\n

Proper Hygiene<\/h2>\n

In order for your elderly loved one to prevent a UTI, they should also practice proper hygiene. Some of the best ways for them to do this include:<\/p>\n