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pandaexpress34
Asked August 2012
My mother is 78 years old , with moderate dementia, can she have a hip replacement?
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Aug 2012
pandaexpress34,
With dementia she will be able to have a hip replaceable. Check with the doctor to see the best route to take for her care and safety.
Here are some articles on hip replacement to help you better understand more about the surgery and what to expect when caring for her.
Hip Replacement: How to Prepare and What to Expect
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/Hip-Replacement-How-to-Prepare-and-What-to-Expect-122738.htm
Questions and Answers About Hip Replacement Surgery and Recovery
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/Questions-and-Answers-about-Hip-Replacement-Hip-Fracture-and-Broken-Hip-137782.htm
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What to Expect After a Hip Replacement
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/issues-after-hip-replacement-surgery-146384.htm
Hope these help. Best of luck to you and your mom.
Karie H.
AgingCare.com Team
08/09/2012 14:11:50
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I would also ask how the anesthetic could impact her dementia further. Could make it worse.
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With dementia she will be able to have a hip replaceable. Check with the doctor to see the best route to take for her care and safety.
Here are some articles on hip replacement to help you better understand more about the surgery and what to expect when caring for her.
Hip Replacement: How to Prepare and What to Expect
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/Hip-Replacement-How-to-Prepare-and-What-to-Expect-122738.htm
Questions and Answers About Hip Replacement Surgery and Recovery
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/Questions-and-Answers-about-Hip-Replacement-Hip-Fracture-and-Broken-Hip-137782.htm
and
What to Expect After a Hip Replacement
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/issues-after-hip-replacement-surgery-146384.htm
Hope these help. Best of luck to you and your mom.
Karie H.
AgingCare.com Team