Why are UTIs Dangerous for the Elderly?

About this episode

Dr. Gerda Maissel discusses the dangers of urinary tract infections in the elderly and the unique risks they face.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Gerda Maissel, a board-certified physician and private patient advocate, for an in-depth conversation about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults and why UTI's are dangerous for elderly. Drawing on her clinical expertise and advocacy background, Dr. Maissel explains why seniors are at higher risk for UTIs and what sets their experiences apart from those of younger people. She unpacks the physiological changes that come with aging, such as decrea...

People in this episode

Host: SeniorLivingGuide.com

Guest: Dr. Gerda Maissel

Topics covered

• urinary tract infections
• elderly health
• aging
• physiological changes
• health risks

Keywords

• UTIs
• elderly
• health risks
• aging
• physiological changes

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Organizations: SeniorLivingGuide.com

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