Medical Care for Seniors
Questions
My FIL obviously has an infection due to the malodorous aroma that fills our home. He refuses to see a doctor. What should we do?
18 AnswersCountrymouse Answered 9 hours agoRecurring UTI in 93 yr old mom with dementia, is urologist worth it?
27 AnswersHow to get mom to do follow-up doctor visits?
10 AnswersNeed to talk to Aunt's doctor (a new one) about some cognitive decline, anxiety and depression I'm seeing. How do I bring it up with him?
21 AnswersMom (93) will need a new pacemaker battery in 2 years. Will this prolong her life even more?
25 AnswersHow do I get my mom to see a doctor for dementia if she can't remember why she's going and thinks nothing is wrong with her?
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Transportation to doctor appt?
2 AnswersMom is 76 with Alzheimer’s, took her for her yearly check up and doctor asked me if I wanted her to have a mammogram. Thoughts?
11 Answers mollymoose Answered Jun 12, 2019
What to do with a mid-stage Alzheimer's patient who won't follow doctor's orders?
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How do you deal with hallucinations where the dementia patient thinks that his doctor called and told him he is dying when he's not dying?
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Will mom be able to keep the same doctors when she is on Medicaid? How are copays covered?
2 AnswersSuggestions for transportation for medical appointments plus rides to a local health club for physical strength training?
1 AnswerCan you have multiple health care representatives?
3 Answers worriedinCali Answered Jun 6, 2019
Help needed getting to and fro from a colonoscopy. Any suggestions?
4 Answers worriedinCali Replied Jun 4, 2019
Does my Mom need to be seeing a geriatric doctor who knows more about Dementia/Alzheimer's?Right now she’s seeing regular medical dr.
8 AnswersNot bringing my elderly parents to all their medical appointments... Am I being neglectful?
40 AnswersDoes anyone know how you can find out if there have been any malpractice lawsuits against a Doctor? Keeping in mind I live in Canada.
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My husband screams, curses and converses in his sleep. I felt he was grieving, but now I'm having second thoughts and don't know what to do.
18 AnswersBlood pressure & cholesterol medicine for a 97-year-old man?
44 AnswersMy dad had prostate surgery at 7:40 am. We can't seem to get any answers. What do I do?
5 Answers worriedinCali Replied May 25, 2019