With my mother, I first see the confusion that is non stop. Hallucinations, she has these fairy's that dance in a circle on the ceiling, then they fly down and run into her. Urine is usually cloudy or dark. I keep urine cups on hand and her doctor told me to bring a sample if I had concerns. UTI is serious with the elderly, and it can happen very fast.

Frequent urination, pain and burning urinating. When it gets bad they can pee blood. Infections in dementia patents cause more distinct behaviour patterns too, like increased confusion, paranoia and playing up in general. They can’t describe their symptoms though which makes it difficult , pop along to your gp and get her urine tested and it will show up.

Frequent urination,difficulty voiding, change in behavior because they Don't know what is going on. Alzheimer's patients frequently have UTI's because not emptying the bladder completely and not drinking enough water.

A normal UTI has symptoms of urgency and frequency. The smelly urine is probably from being concentrated as in being somewhat dehydrated. So make sure there is more fluids given to your loved one.. Most Drs want a urine sample brought in for analysis. And a Dr needs to perscribe antibiotics if there is an infection. . In an ALZ patient the infection and dehydration adds a sense of confusion to the mix. your loved one may be slow to respond to anything and be overly confused. -Sharon

My mother constantly having UTIs. Urine can be quite smelly too.