EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025
Managing UTIs in Seniors: Expert Insights and Prevention Strategies
from Flourish- A Prisma Health Podcast · host PRISMA Health
According to Healthy People 2030, UTIs are the second most common type of infection in older adults. These infections can lead to severe complications, especially if left untreated. In this episode, we'll explore this topic with Dr. Pooja Ghai, Geriatrician with Senior Primary Care, who will share her expertise on why UTIs are more prevalent in the elderly, how they can be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated, and what steps can be taken to prevent them.
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According to Healthy People 2030, UTIs are the second most common type of infection in older adults. These infections can lead to severe complications, especially if left untreated. In this episode, we'll explore this topic with Dr. Pooja Ghai, Geriatrician with Senior Primary Care, who will share her expertise on why UTIs are more prevalent in the elderly, how they can be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated, and what steps can be taken to prevent them.
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