{"id":1352,"date":"2019-02-21T11:20:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherishedagency.com\/management-of-sepsis-in-the-elderly\/"},"modified":"2022-11-14T09:06:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T09:06:24","slug":"management-of-sepsis-in-the-elderly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherishedagency.com\/management-of-sepsis-in-the-elderly\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to Sepsis: Keys to Management of Sepsis in the Elderly"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"managementIf you have a parent or loved one who has contracted sepsis, then you know how frightening that diagnosis can be. Sepsis isn\u2019t as commonly understood as other medical conditions like heart attacks and strokes, but it carries just as much risk, especially for the elderly. About 750,000 patients are treated for sepsis<\/a> in hospitals every year, and 65% of those are age 65 and older<\/a>. As a caregiver, it\u2019s important for you to understand what sepsis is, how it may affect your loved one, and what symptoms you should watch for as well as what steps you can take to prevent it.<\/p>\n

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What Is Sepsis?<\/h2>\n

Sepsis is the body\u2019s response to an infection, and it affects the entire system with widespread inflammation. It is much more common among people who have a history of other diseases or chronic health conditions such as lung disease, kidney disease, stroke, or hypertension. Many people contract sepsis after experiencing another illness like pneumonia or a urinary tract infection, but it can also be triggered by an infected skin sore, infected gums, or a bug bite.<\/p>\n

Sepsis is dangerous because it is not well-understood and may be overlooked, even by medical professionals. Seniors are especially at risk because they often have weaker immune systems and may develop more severe infections. If your mom or dad contracts an infection of any kind, keep any eye for these symptoms that may indicate sepsis:<\/p>\n