Hello
My mum recently moved to a new care home when her previous home closed. She was diagnosed with a urine infection in her first week in the new home. She has had urine infections in the past. She had a 3 day course of antibiotics and seemed fine and tested clear for infection.
She had settled in well in the new home but 3 days ago when my brother visited her he found her slumped in a chair with her head down all the time and very very sleepy and confused. I think someone at the care home said that she had not slept well overnight.
She is still the same today, 3 days later.
Normally mum is very chatty and quite lively for her 92 years. Whilst she does get confused there are times when she has a 'normal' conversation. She really enjoys taking part in activities and chatting to other residents. This is such a dramatic change
The new care home staff are suggesting it may just be a progression of the disease. They have tried to get another urine sample but have not been able to do so yet.
Could anyone tell me please
If it turns out that she doesn't have another urine infection can dementia progress in such a dramatic way overnight or could there be another cause for the change?
with thanks
Kate
My mum recently moved to a new care home when her previous home closed. She was diagnosed with a urine infection in her first week in the new home. She has had urine infections in the past. She had a 3 day course of antibiotics and seemed fine and tested clear for infection.
She had settled in well in the new home but 3 days ago when my brother visited her he found her slumped in a chair with her head down all the time and very very sleepy and confused. I think someone at the care home said that she had not slept well overnight.
She is still the same today, 3 days later.
Normally mum is very chatty and quite lively for her 92 years. Whilst she does get confused there are times when she has a 'normal' conversation. She really enjoys taking part in activities and chatting to other residents. This is such a dramatic change
The new care home staff are suggesting it may just be a progression of the disease. They have tried to get another urine sample but have not been able to do so yet.
Could anyone tell me please
If it turns out that she doesn't have another urine infection can dementia progress in such a dramatic way overnight or could there be another cause for the change?
with thanks
Kate