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depends on how much fluid they are taking in. (may also depend on what you are calling "elderly" at 67 I can go 8 hours maybe longer if I have not had much to drink.) If there is a concern look at the urine when you can the lighter in color it is the more fluid intake there has been, the darker it is the more concentrated the urine is. But if we are getting into VERY dark, brown, rust color or anything else the might not look "normal" it might be a reason to contact the doctor. If there are no medications that would change the color or odor I would think if either color, odor or frequency has changed in a rather abrupt way it would indicate a call to the doctor would be in order.
Depends upon many factors. Please, if retention is a problem, learn to assess the bladder. There may even be youtube videos, there sure are for many things. Is this a male or female? Look up online "assessing bladder for urine retention." The bladder will not only swell but harden right above the pubis. Retention of urine is very dangerous. Eventually the nerves that indicate a full bladder just give up. Then a patient doesn't even understand that he or she needs to void. Urination is compicated. Ruled by such factors as stricture of the prostate but also by autonomic AND the nerves more under our control. Do research to the best of your ability. Often patients have to have a portable ultrasound, available in hospitals, SNF and some rehab facilities. If a patient is on diuretics he or she can be in "trouble" very quickly. Wish you had provided more information. Sure do wish you good luck. Speak with the doctor. This is your touchstone in troubles like this.
The color of urine can depend on what you are eating or drinking. I need to take turmeric because I can’t tolerate NSDAIDs, and turmeric certainly turns my urine a dark color. Check these possibilities first before assuming the worst!
If it's been long enough for you to be concerned, you should get proper medical advice straight away. It may turn out to be nothing to worry about but this is not something you take any chances with.
I ought to clarify: there needs to be a distinction between not urinating (as in not passing any urine), and not urinating very much (as in pad is hardly wet, there's hardly any urine in the commode, she's not wanting to transfer to the toilet as normal).
If a person is - fact - not passing urine that's an emergency and you get advice immediately.
If it's much less than usual you encourage hydration and get advice as soon as possible.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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(may also depend on what you are calling "elderly" at 67 I can go 8 hours maybe longer if I have not had much to drink.)
If there is a concern look at the urine when you can the lighter in color it is the more fluid intake there has been, the darker it is the more concentrated the urine is. But if we are getting into VERY dark, brown, rust color or anything else the might not look "normal" it might be a reason to contact the doctor.
If there are no medications that would change the color or odor I would think if either color, odor or frequency has changed in a rather abrupt way it would indicate a call to the doctor would be in order.
If a patient is on diuretics he or she can be in "trouble" very quickly.
Wish you had provided more information. Sure do wish you good luck. Speak with the doctor. This is your touchstone in troubles like this.
If it's been long enough for you to be concerned, you should get proper medical advice straight away. It may turn out to be nothing to worry about but this is not something you take any chances with.
If a person is - fact - not passing urine that's an emergency and you get advice immediately.
If it's much less than usual you encourage hydration and get advice as soon as possible.