Medical Care for Seniors
Questions
Long awaited Geriatrician appt. canceled. Any advice?
1 AnswerWhat are other ALF's doing when residents require necessary appointments like eye injections for Macular Degeneration and pessary changes?
4 AnswersArtistDaughter Replied Mar 28, 2020Can they perform the insertion of a stent in my heart even though it’s contraindicated during this Pandemic? It would help protect me.
1 AnswerHow to change social workers in SNF who is verbally abusive. Loved one is 59 and we are POA. He needs to see his Dr.
9 AnswersShould hospice care be discontinued?
5 Answersgraygrammie Replied Mar 25, 2020Resident's POA said they don't want their mother taking a med any longer. Does the caregiver have to give that med until the Dr pulls it?
4 AnswersArtfullyDun Replied Mar 25, 2020
How do I encourage my friend to follow Dr advice without sounding like a drill sergeant?
1 Answer 97yroldmom Answered Mar 22, 2020
Do you think the Coronavirus pandemic will lead to any lasting changes in US healthcare, especially for Seniors?
6 Answers Bridger26164 Answered Mar 21, 2020
I was diagnosed with early stage cataracts four years ago at age sixty but can still see well. Doctor told me it will be a while before surgery.
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Should I change nurosurgeon doctor?
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Anyone have experience with a 90 year old with dementia getting a mastectomy?
5 Answers Frebrowser Answered Mar 14, 2020
My 87 year old mom literally cries in pain when having her blood pressure taken. Any explanation?
12 AnswersWhich eye doctors near zipcode 21220 can perform an eye exam for patients in a wheelchair?
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BarbBrooklyn Answered Mar 11, 2020
What can I do when my 85 year old mother refuses to go to the doctor?
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Grandma1954 Answered Mar 10, 2020
Mom cannot draw a clock nor handle finances, sees her Primary annually. Should I request a Neurologist appt or wait for her Dr to request it?
5 AnswersI don’t know what is wrong with my father and don’t know how to help him. Any advice?
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Anyone else whose LO is obsessed with doctors as primary caregivers?
4 Answers babziellia Replied Mar 7, 2020
Any input on Anthem’s CareMore program?
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Isthisrealyreal Answered Mar 3, 2020