UTIs in Older Adults: Symptoms & Prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections affecting older adults. Join geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD and expert guest Chrissy Kistler, MD, as they explore how UTIs change with age, the symptoms to watch for, and the best ways to prevent and treat them. Learn the difference between a true UTI and asymptomatic bacteriuria (also known as a “colonized bladder”) and why confusion is often mistaken for a UTI symptom.

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Chapters:

00:00 UTIs in Older Adults
02:45 Defining Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
07:34 Symptoms of UTIs
12:38 The Impact of Aging on UTIs
12:41 Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (“Colonized bladder”) vs. Clinical UTI
17:58 Diagnosing UTIs in Older Adults
20:21 Using Urine Dipsticks (Urinalysis)
24:48 Men and UTIs
28:00 About Chronic UTIs
30:32 Confusion and UTIs
33:10 Should Chronic Bladder Bacteria be Treated?
38:10 Treating Recurrent UTIs
45:39 Questions to Ask Healthcare Providers
46:42 Recap

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