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’
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Types of UTI and how they are treated
Read more about different types of UTIs that may affect people with dementia and how treatment differs for each one.
UTIs and dementia - useful resources
Find out more about organisations that can give further information and support on UTIs and dementia.
Tips to prevent UTIs in people with dementia
The following tips can help to reduce the risk of a UTI in someone with dementia.
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.
Urinary tract infections and dementia
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a type of infection common among older people. If a person with a memory impairment or dementia has a UTI, this can cause sudden and severe confusion known as ‘delirium’.
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.
Delirium's impact
Ian Holloway was completely unprepared for the effects of urinary tract infections and delirium on his late father. Gareth Bracken from Dementia Together magazine speaks to a son who hopes his difficult experiences will help others.
Toilet problems and continence in the later stages
As dementia progresses people may find it harder to use the toilet and may experience accidents or incontinence.