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The Emergency Medical File Every Caregiver Should Create
Family caregivers, especially those with medical power of attorney (POA), should assemble a folder containing these 9 important medical details that can be easily handed off to nurses, doctors and first responders when seniors need emergency health care.
7 CommentsER, Urgent Care or Primary Care: Which Should You Choose?
When a senior needs medical attention, consider the level of care they require and the immediacy of the need before deciding where to take them for treatment.
8 CommentsHow to Be a Better Patient
Use these 7 tips to become an active participant in your medical care and you'll have a better care experience with more successful outcomes.
1 CommentCognitive Effects of Anesthesia on the Elderly
For seniors in need of major surgery, such as a joint replacement or cardiac procedure, it is important to understand that the side effects of anesthesia in elderly patients can be significant over both the short and long term.
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Medical Care Questions
My mom currently has moderate Alzheimer’s. She wears depends 24/7 for urinary incontinence and now has fecal incontinence.
3 Answersstrugglinson Answered 12 hours agoI had a full hysterectomy 20 years ago. Today at 61-years-old, I'm bleeding. What could cause this?
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered 18 hours agoMother is facing another amputation as a result of diabetic complications. I know she’s going to refuse. How do I support her?
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Medical Care Discussions
Seeing a doctor?
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 15, 2024Oral vaccine to prevent UTI's being trialed.
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Apr 10, 2024Money wasted.
11 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Apr 3, 2024What doctor can help?
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