Research Infections and dementia Several infections have been suggested to increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, but the evidence behind it is not clear cut.
Advice Pressure ulcers - other resources Here you will find more helpful resources around pressure ulcers.
Information Tips for preventing pressure ulcers Tips for carers on how they can help to prevent pressure ulcers in people with dementia.
Advice Treatment of pressure ulcers The most important part of any treatment for pressure ulcers is to remove the cause of the pressure or friction and help the person to move around where possible.
Advice Spotting the signs of pressure ulcers Find out how to spot the signs of pressure ulcers in people with dementia.
Advice Pressure ulcers and bedsores Pressure ulcers - also called pressure sores or bedsores - can develop if someone spends too long sitting or lying in one position. They are a particular risk for people with dementia.
Advice End of life care and physical needs A person with dementia may have physical needs at the end of their life that you will need to understand.
Advice UTIs and dementia - other resources Here you will find a list of other organisations who could help with UTIs and dementia, along with further useful information.
Advice Tips to prevent UTIs in people with dementia The following tips can help to reduce the risk of a UTI in someone with dementia.
Information UTIs and delirium UTIs in someone with dementia can cause a significant and distressing change in someone’s behaviour that is commonly referred to as ‘acute confusional state’ or ‘delirium’
Advice Obtaining samples of urine to test for a UTI Obtaining urine samples from a person with dementia can be difficult, and the relative or carer closest to them will probably be the best person to assist with this.
Advice What can cause a urinary tract infection? A number of different factors can cause a UTI in a person with dementia, including the use of catheters, and weakened immune systems.
