Handout

UTI and Confusion

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— US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

AgingBowel/BladderBrain InjuryDementia

This handout helps families and staff understand how sudden confusion can be an early sign of a UTI, especially in older adults or those with cognitive vulnerabilities. Use it to support interdisciplinary communication when they notice subtle changes in thinking during sessions. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Aging, Bowel/Bladder, Brain Injury and Dementia. US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I differentiate delirium from baseline dementia or TBI?
  • When should sudden cognitive changes trigger concern for infection?
  • How do I recognize UTI related confusion in older adults or brain injury patients?

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