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It is very hard to get them to drink enough liquids - most older ones equate drinking fluids with having to run to the toilet or if they are 'incontinent' - well, that's a whole other story. So, they hold back on the fluids which causes their urine to be concentrated - which can encourage bacterial growth as well.
Diet is important - especially if the person is diabetic. I tell her she is just too 'sweet' - and that is exactly the problem.
So, push fluids (but avoid sweet juices and sodas - give them the whole fruit instead) and cranberry fruit extract (can be purchased inexpensively at Wal Mart, Sam's or Costco) twice daily - AM and PM - these measures should help a lot. She also like cranberry juice (but most of these are really 'drinks' and are high in sugar. So we water them down 50/50 and that helps. Herbal teas are good and come in many flavors. Hope this helps.
Also antibiotics bring on UTI's which is how I got my last one.
Cranberry juice unsweetened, I chose the tablets, lemon water, etc.
Uristat or generic works wonders for the pain
Latex free stopped the burning that is often associated with UTI's because the cath was actually burning my skin.
I also have the same thing with tape and other adhesives like heart monitors, the tabs from the EKG machine, etc.
Good hygiene is also crucial. If you keep on the NH about cleaning mom thoroughly, not just wiping, at least 2x/day, that should help. Have this added to her written care plan. Good luck. UTI's wreak havoc in some elderly.
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