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How can you tell if Alzheimer's meds are helping?
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ulikedit
Answered Oct 2015
Is Magnesium good to improve someone's memory that has MCI?
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DeborahK
Answered Dec 2015
My Mom has been taking cough drops for years, does anyone know if this is bad for you?
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womenofGod
Answered Aug 2015
Are there any meds that help dementia patients with anxiety and anger that don't make them zonked?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Apr 2017
Hiding meds to keep husband from overdosing. How do you do it?
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ChrisA1
Answered Feb 2015
What happens if the hospital can’t calm a combative dementia patient down?
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My husband seems to be showing signs of depression. I am anti-medication unless truly needed. Curious if others are giving anti-depressants.
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BlackHole
Replied May 2020
So what do you do with an aging parent that is just a kook?
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ExhaustedPiper
Replied May 2019
Mom diagnosed with dementia, but I’m not convinced and I have so many questions. Any insights?
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lealonnie1
Replied Mar 2022
Would my Mom (95) who lives with mid-stage Alzheimer's disease benefit from either a low dose or mild anti-anxiety medication?
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carafinale
Answered Feb 2015
How long can you live with high blood pressure?
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Shane1124
Answered May 2017
I don't know if I should make Mom aware that she has dementia (we weren't told what kind was suspected)? Need advice.
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wnewton
Replied Jan 2019
As my mom's (91) POA, can I refuse a physician's prescription order if I feel it's not in mom's best interest?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Apr 2021
My mom has recurrent/chronic UTI's, constantly. Any advice?
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AlvaDeer
Replied Oct 20, 2023
Confused between all the doctors' opinions. Did any of you try a good calming medication that is suitable for the elderly?
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Grandma1954
Replied Mar 2021
I had Medicaid and now I was dropped. What the heck do I do?
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ohiomom
Answered Dec 2018
When pain meds wear off, what can be done for bursitis?
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Solarnp
Replied Feb 2020
How to deal with pressure sores?
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Grannyleigh11
Answered May 2018
If anger is so common for Alzheimers/Dementia, why don't any other residents have outbursts?
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JJGood19
Answered Jan 2018
Are you ready for your flu shot?
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cdnreader
Answered Mar 2017
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