Last evening, quite suddenly my 86 year old father developed a spell of severe shivering and felt very cold to the touch. This lasted for about an hour and a half. He also has a fever of 101.1 . I tried to get him to go to the emergency room but he resisted. I was ready to call an ambulance because he was weak in the legs and I (daughter) am not strong enough to try and help him walk to my car. He begged me to wait a little while to see if it got any better.
During this time he was talking gibberish, not making any sense (except to say he wouldn't go to the hospital !?). I gave him tylenol and his fever came down. He seemed to be improving. I know I should have taken him to the hospital, but by morning his temperature was normal and he was speaking coherently. I'm thinking he could have a unrinary tract infection. Today he says he feels kind of weak, but he won't go to the dr. Could a urinary tract infection be present without pain or burning sensation?
Sorry to hear about your father's condition. Urinary tract infections in seniors can be tricky and the symptoms can be very different for the elderly.
You'll probably hear from other caregivers who've been in similar situations, but in the meantime, here are a few articles about urinary tract infections that you might find informative:
Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/Elderly-urinary-tract-infections-146026.htm
UTIs Cause Behavioral, Not Physical Symptoms in Elders
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/urinary-tract-infection-symptoms-151547.htm
Sepsis: The Common Cause of Death You've Never Heard Of
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/sepsis-deadly-disorder-never-hear-of-153239.htm
Best,
Anne-Marie, AgingCare.com