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We are considering putting mom on an anti-psychotic for hallucinations and delusions...any thoughts?
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CaringSon2
Answered Jul 2018
I was under the assumption stopping Xanax cold turkey is not recommended, however mom's dr. refused to refill prescription. Am I overreacting?
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Myownlife
Replied Jul 2019
My mother is destroying her life (and ours) with prescription pills. What should I do?
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Lonelygirl2020
Replied Oct 2020
My husband was given a prescription for generic Aricept and he was completely out of reality. Is this a side effect of the drug?
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pamstegma
Answered Jul 2016
Should Alzheimer's patient be given sleeping pills?
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Llamalover47
Answered Sep 2015
Too many prescriptions and all are to be refilled at different times. Where do I turn?
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my2cents
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COVID Vaccine. Would it do more harm than good to my mom?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Jan 2021
My Mom has had constant UTIs for many years. She will get off one antibiotic, then a few days later, another UTI. Any suggestions?
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Momheal1
Replied Jun 2021
Mom argues with me about her medication. She swears she took it, but the pills are still right there in the little dish I set out. Advice?
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Memory12345
Answered Oct 2021
Is it normal practice to make residents in assisted living go to bed at a certain time?
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heysilky
Answered Feb 2020
Mom complains of constant pain. She has been on Norco for about 6 months. It’s not working and they suggested Morphine-should I consent?
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haileybug
Replied Sep 2020
Angry & stubborn mom in AL, 2nd year. She is refusing meds, is rude to staff, and has banned me. Any advice?
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Llamalover47
Answered Feb 2019
How do I help my mother with terminal agitation?
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Msblcb
Replied Feb 7, 2024
My mom has anxiety attacks that come on unprovoked out of nowhere, but the doctor wants to keep her off medication. What can we do?
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Sheran
Answered Sep 2017
I want the Med nurses where Mom lives to administer CBD oil but the facility won’t allow it. How can I fight this?
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bkmoney
Answered Jan 2020
Blood pressure & cholesterol medicine for a 97-year-old man?
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sandy1955
Answered May 2019
What to do when a family members physician will not speak to you in regards to concerns about medications without the patient's consent?
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cetude
Replied Aug 2019
Visiting my mom with probable Lewy body dementia causes her to become agitated and hit, kick and even bite. Does anyone have any experiences like this?
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Jannner
Replied Apr 2019
Stumped by a rude doctor who will not acknowledge caregiver questions. Is it possible to transfer to a different doctor when a patient is on a specialized drug that is only administered by the doctor's office?
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BumpyOne
Answered Apr 2019
Has anyone else had eye Dr. say that eyes are fine but vision issues are cognitive?
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disgustedtoo
Replied Jan 2020
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