My mom needs medical help, but she is refusing to go. I am the main caregiver. Can I be held liable?
Answered by Deanna13 3 hrs ago in Managing Medical Care, 9 Answers
My aunt is 87 and hasn't felt well for 3 days. What should I do?
Answered by Jsomebody 7 days ago in Managing Medical Care, 3 Answers
what are the social problems of elderly?
Answered by naheaton 7 days ago in Managing Medical Care, 3 Answers
What is a new patient assessment?
Answered by HelenM 7 days ago in Managing Medical Care, 3 Answers
Mom is complaining of foot pain and tingling in her feet. It is so difficult to get her to the doctor. Any ideas of what this could be?
Answered by vstefans Aug 23, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 1 Answer
My brother cares for my sister-in-law and waits on her hand and foot. Can he make her seek help?
Answered by hapfra Aug 21, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 2 Answers
How do I get mom's doctor to give me a "prognosis"?
Answered by pamela6148 Aug 19, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 3 Answers
Where can I find a good geriatric doctor in the Milwaukee, WI area?
Answered by JulieWI Aug 16, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 2 Answers
When moving parents to a new state, how do I transfer prescriptions and set up new doctors?
Answered by laservices Aug 10, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 2 Answers
Mom is in severe pain. She can't be alone. Where should she be right now?
Answered by luvmom Aug 9, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 5 Answers
What do you wish your doctor knew?
Answered by AlwaysMyDuty Aug 8, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 3 Answers
Where can I find qualified primary care physician in my area - zip code 11790?
Answered by AgingCareTeam Aug 3, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 1 Answer
My Father-in-Law needs to go to the ER but fights us about going. How do we get him there without all the anger for weeks after?
Answered by Lilliput Aug 3, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 3 Answers
When is it time to look in to getting a new physician?
Answered by Jeanie30 Aug 1, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 2 Answers
Anyone know anything about Medical Health Records (MHR) offered by Medicare? (helps all your loved ones dr's review each others records)
Answered by MindingOurElders Aug 1, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 1 Answer
I have a 87-year-old father with dementia and Parkinsons' disease. He slouches forward almost falling. Should we seek a chiropractor?
Answered by deefer12 Jul 31, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 1 Answer
How do I find a health care mediator or someone unbiased that can assess health needs for my parents, provide advice and intervention?
Answered by s11co Jul 26, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 2 Answers
My dad has a 70% blockage in his carotid artery. I've explained what the risk is, but he refuses to talk to the neurosurgeon. Still, I feel like I'm not doing enough to get him to understand. Am I doing the right thing?
Answered by LynnPO Jul 24, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 1 Answer
How do I know if my mom needs an internist or an internist who specializes is geriatrics?
Answered by MiaMadre Jul 13, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 3 Answers
Anyone had success in dealing with a hypochondriac / munchausen parent? 90 yrs. old and when mom gets bored or not getting enough attention
Answered by castoff Jul 13, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 2 Answers
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