UTIs and Elderly Patients: Special Considerations and How to Care for Seniors
UTIs and Elderly Patients: Special Considerations and How to Care for Seniors Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common types of infections in older adults, affecting millions of seniors each year. While these infections are typically straightforward to treat in younger individuals, the elderly face unique challenges in both diagnosing and managing UTIs. These challenges stem from a combination of physical, cognitive, and medical factors that make the elderly population particularly vulnerable. [...]