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Hm. I used to wipe my grandmother with a baby wipe after bathroom use, and also keep her body hair trimmed (sorry for TMI, just being direct), in order to prevent UTIs. There are antibacterial wipes you could use, and that would be even better.
Cranberry juice has indeed had lots of respectable write-ups. The theory is that certain compounds specific to cranberries cling to the bladder wall and the urethra and make the area less hospitable to bacteria.
If your mother doesn't like the taste of cranberry juice, you can get gelatine capsules of cranberry extract. I used to give them to my mother; and later on when she found them harder to swallow I found I could soften them slightly in plain water without their bursting. I'm not going to claim this is a scientific endorsement, but my mother didn't get many uti's, all things considered.
I just remembered something: my father has frequent urinary infections over the past couple of years due to penile and suprapubic Foley catheters in place, which bring more bacteria into the bladder and urethra. I was giving him about 4 oz of 100% cranberry juice every day or every other day to prevent infection, and he went through a period of 8 months where his home nurses mistakenly didn't change his SP cath and he didn't get an infection once during that time. I can ONLY attribute that to the cranberry juice.
I have to order a case of the juice because I can't find it in local grocery or health stores. My dad doesn't care for the taste but he gets the small cup of it down just fine. I suppose you could add artificial sweetener (not sugar) and some water to the juice to make it more palatable, or go with the capsules. I've never used the capsules but that seems like a good option.
Dwilley, Waiting for op to come back. Are you looking for cleaning the area; Preventing by medications and natural means; Treating for pain, urgency?
What is she able to do on her own? Does she have dementia?
Has she been to the doctor? What did the doctor say?
Has she had a course of antibiotics? Finished it properly? Did she return to the doctor? Were the antibiotics followed up with treatment to prevent yeast infection?
Is there any blood? Has there been another positive urinalysis test; with a culture and sensitivity done to determine the correct antibiotic to give?
Has the doctor recommended a prophylactic antibiotic?
Does she shower or bathe? Is she leaving soap behind?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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Give her lots of liquids. Dehydration can contribute to UTI ... And lots of cranberry juice.
If your mother doesn't like the taste of cranberry juice, you can get gelatine capsules of cranberry extract. I used to give them to my mother; and later on when she found them harder to swallow I found I could soften them slightly in plain water without their bursting. I'm not going to claim this is a scientific endorsement, but my mother didn't get many uti's, all things considered.
I have to order a case of the juice because I can't find it in local grocery or health stores. My dad doesn't care for the taste but he gets the small cup of it down just fine. I suppose you could add artificial sweetener (not sugar) and some water to the juice to make it more palatable, or go with the capsules. I've never used the capsules but that seems like a good option.
I dilute with water
Are you looking for cleaning the area;
Preventing by medications and natural means;
Treating for pain, urgency?
What is she able to do on her own?
Does she have dementia?
Has she been to the doctor?
What did the doctor say?
Has she had a course of antibiotics? Finished it properly?
Did she return to the doctor?
Were the antibiotics followed up with treatment to prevent yeast infection?
Is there any blood?
Has there been another positive urinalysis test; with a culture and sensitivity done to determine the correct antibiotic to give?
Has the doctor recommended a prophylactic antibiotic?
Does she shower or bathe? Is she leaving soap behind?