Kidney Disease in the Elderly
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I have been the caregiver for my 60-year-old mother for 3 years. I am burned out and wondering what I should do?
21 AnswersLucia1979 Replied Sep 18, 2023Mom is 96 1/2. She has heart failure and in kidney failure. She is in a facility. In hospice for 3 months now.
4 AnswersRiverdale Answered Sep 6, 2023What are symptoms of chronic kidney disease? Can someone be too frail for dialysis?
22 AnswersTaarna Answered Aug 21, 2023Anyone have advice on making decisions around dialysis?
14 AnswersGeezLouise Replied Aug 11, 2023Does anyone have experience with UTIs with fecal discharge from urethra?
3 AnswersFawnby Answered Aug 4, 2023I need help going to dialysis 3 time a week, getting dressed in the morning, and showering. Where do I look for care options?
10 AnswersTaarna Answered Jul 16, 2023
How long does my mom have to live? Her right lung is full of fluid and her left lung is crackling.
8 Answers ElizabethAR37 Replied Jul 11, 2023
Why won't a hospice agency authorize blood/lab work for my husband?
9 Answers
Catskie62 Answered Mar 12, 2023
How do I decide if it’s time to resign from being my mom’s POAHC? It seems I have little “power” anyways.
5 Answers
CTTN55 Answered Mar 3, 2023
How to deal with my husband's denial of his terminal prognosis. Looking for others' experiences in a similar situation?
21 Answers
Llamalover47 Replied Feb 12, 2023
My father has now been diagnosed with kidney failure. Anyone have any experience with this?
9 Answers
JoAnn29 Answered Feb 2, 2023
Feeling used by my father. Any advice?
63 Answers
Beatty Replied Nov 21, 2022
Sick of my mom. Am I being overly sensitive because I have caregiver burnout?
39 Answers
Sunnydayze Answered Nov 13, 2022
Uncontrolled diabetes and diet in advanced elderly. Any advice?
23 Answers Mhillwt Replied Oct 20, 2022
Stage 4 Kidney Disease and Knee Replacement. Anyone have experience with this?
7 Answers Sunnydayze Replied Sep 30, 2022
What do you say to a family member who doesn't agree with your care of our loved one? They see them twice a year for maybe 5 days total.
56 Answers HibiscusGirl Replied Aug 2022
How do I handle my mom crying that she wants to go home?
5 Answers
lkdrymom Answered Aug 2022
As POA for my dad, I have a huge decision: Surgery or pain management?
46 Answers Llamalover47 Answered Aug 2022
How can we extend rehab 1-2 days?
5 Answers Cover999 Replied Jul 2022
Blood in pull ups. Can anyone help narrow down the possibilities?
10 Answers
lealonnie1 Answered Jul 2022
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