Hydration Approaches for Preventing UTIs in Seniors

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common health concerns affecting seniors, often leading to serious complications if left untreated. This essential virtual workshop provides seniors, family members, and caregivers with evidence-based strategies to prevent UTIs through proper hydration and lifestyle modifications.

Participants will learn how adequate fluid intake serves as the body's first line of defense against bacterial infections, while exploring practical solutions for common hydration challenges seniors face. The interactive session addresses concerns like frequent bathroom trips, medication interactions, and mobility limitations that can impact drinking habits.

This comprehensive workshop combines medical insights with practical applications, offering creative approaches to increase daily fluid intake through foods, beverages, and routine modifications. Caregivers will gain valuable tools for encouraging hydration compliance, while seniors will discover enjoyable ways to maintain optimal fluid levels throughout the day for better urinary health.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding how proper hydration prevents UTIs and supports urinary tract health
• Identifying individual hydration needs and recognizing signs of dehydration in seniors
• High water-content foods and hydrating beverages to supplement daily fluid intake
• Practical strategies for overcoming common hydration barriers in older adults
• Creating personalized hydration schedules and tracking systems for consistent intake

This workshop is being offered by Kimberly Reckert, Marketing and Public Relations Strategy Manager for Perfect Care Match. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and brings 12 years of community health improvement management experience within complex healthcare systems, with a focus on addressing social determinants of health among vulnerable populations, including chronic disease prevention, access to healthy foods, and nutrition interventions. Kimberly’s experience includes working with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative programs, including a prescription/food pharmacy pilot for cancer patients and community/clinical linkage interventions targeting high infant mortality rates among at-risk populations. She served as an active member of Food Policy Councils and the Massachusetts Food is Medicine statewide planning and advocacy Steering Committee, regularly providing policy and legislative testimony at local, state, and federal levels. Additionally, she has managed training programs and supervised Community Health Workers in home-visiting interventions that address root causes and environmental factors impacting health for patients and their families.

Join us for our monthly workshops, where you can find support, insight, and a fresh perspective. To RSVP, please email info@perfectcarematch.com or call us at (833) PCMATCH / (833) 726-2824. Monthly workshops are held virtually at varying times. Check listings here and on Eventbrite for specific times and to register.

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