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Sporadic sleeping, melatonin, light therapy, and everything else not working. (Max 4 hrs sleeping per 24 hours). What now?
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mlface
Replied Dec 2018
My mom is in “the donut hole” with Medicare & is having to pay for pricey medications out of pocket. Where can we get help?
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anonymous326422
Answered Oct 2019
Suspecting possible theft of painkiller medication at father's board and care home. Any experience with this?
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Llamalover47
Answered Mar 2019
Is this to be expected?
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PungoMac
Answered Apr 2020
Taking husband off medicine. Am I wrong for this?
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bowgirl
Answered Feb 2022
Seeking something for swallowing medications that is unsweetened and unrefrigerated. Any suggestions?
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ToniFromRVA
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My step dad is not administering my mom's medications correctly and refuses to have their facility administer. Is he liable?
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rovana
Answered Nov 2017
CBD oil is a miracle pain reliever, but I need help keeping Mom's spirits up. Any suggestions?
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anonymous439773
Answered Jul 2018
Could statins cause a demented person to be more confused?
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pipruby
Answered Jan 2015
Can someone who has experience with the elderly and antidepressants share insight?
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anonymous220264
Answered Apr 2014
What I read about Depakote is scary. Anyone have experience with it?
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vstefans
Answered Aug 2013
Will the medication Depakote calm mom down, make her a vegetable or loose her personality (which is quite funny)?
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Reverseroles
Answered Jan 2016
My Mom (79) has Alzheimer's/dementia and was giving Haldol 2.5 for 3 x in one night. Is that safe?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Aug 2015
Talking with Dad about his medications. Any advice?
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crickett33
Answered Aug 2014
Has anyone ever made the decision to stop there elderly loved one from taking Alzheimer’s medication?
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minocqua
Answered Jun 2017
How do you deal with regular unnecessary demands to be taken to the hospital?
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Lostinthemix
Answered Sep 2018
Do any caregivers have knowledge or experience in medical marijuana with a prescription from a Dr. for Alzheimers or other geriatric disease?
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Lymie61
Answered Jan 2018
Dad with dementia diagnosed with diabetes and treatment issues. Any advice?
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Sendhelp
Replied Jun 10, 2023
How do I get Grandmother to stop taking supplements?
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Llamalover47
Replied May 2021
The sister of my patient w/dementia interferes by setting up pill organizer in incorrect dosages, omits pills etc. How should I handle it?
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RetiredGranny
Answered Nov 2019
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