Cataracts in the Elderly
Questions
Since last summer, my husband with Alzheimer’s has been complaining about lights being too bright. Any thoughts?
17 AnswersDrBenshir Answered Mar 27, 2022Dad doesn't think there is anything wrong with him and my step-sister tells him what he wants to hear. He no longer trusts us. Advice?
4 AnswersFLcaregiver4two Answered Feb 14, 2022Cataract care mandatory? Wonder about elders having such surgery who likely may not live ten years or have other issues (like wet AMD).
5 AnswersMACinCT Answered Dec 9, 2021Eye doctor wants to do cataract surgery on husband with dementia. Advice?
11 AnswersKNance72 Answered Nov 30, 2021Mother just told me that the newsprint looked rather blurry when she tried to read the paper today. What would be wrong?
9 Answersfreqflyer Answered Nov 25, 2021Mom still can't see two days after cataract surgery?
9 AnswersRicky6 Answered Nov 8, 2021
Has anyone taken their parent to a hospital from long-term care to have cataract surgery? My mother will likely need to be restrained. Thoughts?
33 Answers DrBenshir Answered Aug 23, 2021
Nobody to help caregiver and Alzheimer’s patient and caregiver needs cataract surgery. Anyone have a same or similar problem?
9 Answers Ricky6 Replied Jun 19, 2021
My mom (82) has dementia, is extremely depressed and has cataracts. Advice?
5 Answers InlandMeg Answered Jun 17, 2021
Anyone have experience with cataract surgery and an allergy to antibiotics?
15 Answers
BarbBrooklyn Answered Jun 13, 2021
What steps do I need to take to get cataract surgery for my mom who is 93, in the later stage of Alzheimer’s and resides in a nursing home?
2 Answers
Geaton777 Answered May 2021
Mental illness and dementia, having difficulty telling the difference. Where do we go from here?
3 Answers
Countrymouse Answered Feb 2021
How do seniors, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, get drs' surgical clearances without a new, pristine body? Or going broke checking every tiny blip?
10 Answers
NYDaughterInLaw Answered Feb 2021
My husband with Alzheimer’s may need cataract surgery or new glasses. He can’t always name letters and gets confused. How do I handle that?
35 Answers MAYDAY Answered Feb 2021
Complaint about pill packaging. Has anyone else faced this barrier to taking the medication they are prescribed?
9 Answers rovana Replied Jan 2021
Looking for suggestions to keep a visually impaired senior entertained?
3 Answers
NeedHelpWithMom Answered Dec 2020
Dad (81) with cataracts keeps cancelling cataract surgery. His license expires next month. We are afraid he might be still driving. Advice?
5 Answers
JoAnn29 Answered Nov 2020
What type of doctor should my Mom see for going blind in one eye? Possible TIA...
36 Answers
cwillie Answered Nov 2020
88 year old dad wants a mobility scooter. How can we discourage him?
38 Answers BlueEyedGirl94 Answered Oct 2020
Did anyone feel they had to stay with their mom/dad after cataract surgery to ensure their safety moving around?
6 Answers JoAnn29 Answered Jul 2020
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