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The Emergency Medical File Every Caregiver Should Create
Family caregivers, especially those with medical power of attorney (POA), should assemble a folder containing these 9 important medical details that can be easily handed off to nurses, doctors and first responders when seniors need emergency health care.
7 CommentsER, Urgent Care or Primary Care: Which Should You Choose?
When a senior needs medical attention, consider the level of care they require and the immediacy of the need before deciding where to take them for treatment.
8 CommentsHow to Be a Better Patient
Use these 7 tips to become an active participant in your medical care and you'll have a better care experience with more successful outcomes.
1 CommentCognitive Effects of Anesthesia on the Elderly
For seniors in need of major surgery, such as a joint replacement or cardiac procedure, it is important to understand that the side effects of anesthesia in elderly patients can be significant over both the short and long term.
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Medical Care Questions
85 year old mother has to drive herself to MD appointment.
10 Answersczechchick Replied 11 hours agoUpdate on liver Dr. appointment.
10 Answerslealonnie1 Replied 11 hours agoMy mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s. My sister-in-law has financial POA. Who is legally responsible for her care?
9 AnswersGeaton777 Replied Apr 24, 2024Where to go when you are not eligible for Medicaid?
4 Answersigloo572 Replied Apr 23, 2024
Medical Care Discussions
Oral vaccine to prevent UTI's being trialed.
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Apr 10, 2024Money wasted.
11 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Apr 3, 2024What doctor can help?
3 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Apr 1, 2024I wonder the statistics, of how many seniors have undiagnosed dementia. I feel like it goes undiagnosed, for a lot of seniors.
10 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented Mar 31, 2024
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