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Hip replacement surgery & constipation. Any suggestions?
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Shane1124
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I care for my 92-year-old mother. She has pain every day. How can I help my mom accept dying more peacefully?
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SueC1957
Answered Jan 2019
New caregiver here, any tips for dealing with a combative dementia patient?
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EllerySir
Replied Jul 2019
Dementia and pain. Does anyone have any experience with a situation like this?
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ForCladdie
Answered Jun 2021
Are there options for getting high blood pressure prescriptions refilled for a stubborn 87-yr-old when she refuses to go to her doctor or get labs?
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Kma1983
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How to disguise MIL meds so she will take them?
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esme15
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Can quetiapine fumarate (25 mg) work for an 87 y/o who has delusions and hallucinations?
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Bbtwinks
Answered Feb 2017
Has anyone had a parent or loved one do worse on Namenda XR?
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willows
Answered Oct 2015
I have to make some decisions as to starting two new medications for my Mom. Any advice?
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NorthwoodsGirl9
Answered Dec 2015
Mother with Alzheimer's won't take pills. Any advice?
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Musicismymuse
Answered Sep 2016
What can I expect with Mom being started on Namenda XR?
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Angel2Mom
Answered Oct 2016
I think my mom might be over-medicated, how can I tell?
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Jam
Answered Dec 2010
What is the likelihood of a medication causing a person to hear and see things that aren't there?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Answered Oct 2016
My 93 year old mother has advanced Alzheimer's/dementia, and her night sleep pattern is very erratic. Would a mild sedative be a bad idea?
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RuthWantsToKnow
Answered Nov 2017
How can I get mom to adhere to her medication?
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PrairieSusan
Answered Nov 2016
My mom is too drowsy on medication. Is there any solution other than stopping the medication?
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MsMadge
Answered Sep 2017
Has anyone had luck with Melatonin as a sleep aid? Dad is up and down all night and we've been told Melatonin is the only advisable option.
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Stacy0122
Answered Feb 2021
Every time my female client (98) gets up, there is an uncontrollable stream of urine. Is there a medicine that would help?
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Flowerpots
Replied Jul 2021
My mother went to the hospital and she is acting disoriented. I was told a urinary tract infection can cause this. Any advice?
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NelleHtur
Answered May 2023
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