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Eyeglasses needed for bedridden father. Any suggestions?
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Grandma1954
Replied Dec 2018
Can anesthesia cause symptoms of dementia?
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marylynn1
Answered Jan 2016
General anesthesia and dementia patients?
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Sanibel01
Replied Mar 2019
How to get medical staff to understand my mother is lying?
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CTTN55
Answered Aug 2019
My parents are living independently in a 55+ community. What rights does management have in judging their medical situation?
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GardenArtist
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How to choose a primary care physician in an assisted living facility?
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Do you find that hospitals and/or doctors give less attentive care to the elderly, the older they are? Need advice.
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Christine44
Answered Jun 2022
I have power of attorney for my mom. Does this mean the doctors have to give me updates on my mother?
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KatKat124
Answered Oct 2020
Colonoscopy for an 84yr old patient with advanced dementia & incontinence, really? Where do we draw the line?
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JColl7
Answered Dec 2019
Has anyone been deliberately misdiagnosed? Had to deal with a vindictive provider? Been ignored when you complained? Know where to get help?
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Mysteryshopper
Answered Feb 2020
Has anyone taken their LO with dementia to do Covid nasal swab test. How did they react?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Sep 2020
How do I know if Mom needs oxygen?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Jul 2022
My husband is 92, diagnosed with ALZ. Is it true that anesthesia can worsen this?
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fluffy1966
Replied Jun 17, 2023
Mom has UTI and refuses to take the antibiotics. Is there any way to make her take medications?
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elliemay
Answered May 2019
Mom (93) will need a new pacemaker battery in 2 years. Will this prolong her life even more?
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Alison22
Answered Jun 2019
Is a doctor required to consult the family before prescribing medication?
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Aveeno
Answered Sep 2017
I am scheduled for cataract surgery on one eye. My doctor will not do the surgery unless I have someone drive me to the hospital and provide care for one night. Any suggestions?
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Teri4077
Answered Mar 2018
My mother was diagnosed with cancer. Any advice on care decisions?
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97yroldmom
Answered Jun 2018
Just found my father (83) on the floor stiff, eyes open, kinda panting, not answering. He came to saying he wasn't ok what will happen?
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MountainMoose
Answered May 2018
What to do when your grandparent won't got to the doctor/hospital?
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Weeroo
Answered Jan 2019
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