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Why is my mother refusing her medications?
Asked by anonymous14017
17 Answers
Dec 18, 2011
What is the likelihood of a medication causing a person to hear and see things that aren't there?
Asked by ellenlh
16 Answers
Dec 10, 2011
I am employed as a live in caregiver, my client is a female. How can I get her to take her medication 3…
Asked by Veronica209
6 Answers
Dec 8, 2011
What do I do when my step-sister is giving my mom Valium and now my mom thinks I’m bad?
Asked by tbd
2 Answers
Oct 7, 2011
Any recommendations on which prescription assistance program is the easiest to work with?
Asked by 1978
4 Answers
Sep 30, 2011
How do I determine whether or not my parents are receiving every possible prescription benefit?
Asked by Carol72156
Has anyone had a bad experience with the drug Risperidone?
Asked by Robale
1 Answer
Aug 5, 2011
What is the best way to assist an elder who needs help walking?
Asked by Eileensept
Jul 24, 2011
If my elderly father is sleeping 16 hours a day can this be the side effect of the medication he is on?
Asked by pvrwilson
Jul 21, 2011
Is there medicine out there that will help to improve memory?
Asked by mjforever
3 Answers
Jun 27, 2011
Has anyone heard of Sativex for cancer pain?
Asked by NancyH
Jun 22, 2011
My 88-year-old mom refuses all medicine and has been deemed incompetent. At what point can we keep her…
Asked by russell18036
Jun 1, 2011
My husband has Alzheimer’s and has been wearing the Exelon patch for 4 years. What can we do if he scratche…
Asked by jklocksam70
May 27, 2011
How can I get my mom to try natural alternatives to her multiple medications?
Asked by ajl2001
7 Answers
May 22, 2011
What should we do if our Dad is taking my mother’s pain pills on top of his?
Asked by Sherry777
May 6, 2011
Can nursing home staff make prescription medication changes without consulting patient or the Power Of…
Asked by Jack
May 1, 2011
How does alcohol interact with the drug Aricept?
Asked by sonyam
Apr 29, 2011
My mother is in a nursing home and worries the nurses crazy about medication. She wears me out and I feel…
Asked by sumlerc
Apr 28, 2011
Do I need a doctor’s note to have a nurse help my mother with her medications??
Asked by Sweetiepie1
Apr 22, 2011
If my mom is taking medication for low thyroid, high blood pressure and glaucoma, are low-dosages of anti-d…
Asked by min777
Apr 21, 2011
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