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For people in the middle stages of dementia, life circumstances can seem impossible. Situations seem like catastrophes, and provoke reactions in kind. Here are 20 ways to help people with dementia deal with their inevitably overwhelming situations.

While vaginitis is common and affects millions of women, the various causes can be serious, meaning it’s important to seek medical advice and treatment.

While those with a greater risk, or who have a history of UTIs, as well as those experiencing symptoms of a kidney infection should get to a doctor immediately for treatment, it’s crucial that everyone see a doctor.

There a few things that can affect the smell and color of urine, such as diet or recent medications. But it can also mean you have a UTI.

If a child exhibits a fever, lethargy, vomiting, or crying without a seemingly good reason, get them to a pediatrician. It may be a UTI, and the cure is just a doctor’s visit away.

When a kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, occurs, it’s important to have it diagnosed and treated as early as possible to avoid extensive damage to the organs, as well as the possibility of spreading the infection so that it poisons the bloodstream.

Whether patients prefer self-treatment or antibiotics, it is a best to visit a doctor before determining the choice.

Choosing birth control that works for each one, both physically and practically, is between a woman and her doctor. Unless a woman has a history of chronic or recurring UTIs, then a diaphragm is an option that can work.

When it comes to distinguishing between Alzheimer's and dementia, there is a lot of overlap between these two conditions but there are some subtle differences that can make a big difference on the treatment and prognosis available to you.

An underactive thyroid is rarely a cause for neuropathy, but it can be if the condition is left untreated for too long. The best way to treat peripheral neuropathy in patients with hypothyroidism is with hormone replacement therapy and good nutrition.