Geriatric Nurse
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Has anyone else here felt threatened by hospice?
21 Answersiameli Answered Jun 3, 2023How long can a bed bound 91 year old reasonably live without eating or drinking and sleeping 24 hours a day?
11 AnswersMJ1929 Answered May 8, 2023I currently brought my mother-in-law home from a SNF which they discharged her to and assured me her home care plan was all set up with an aide, nurse and physical therapist.
7 AnswersBeatty Answered May 6, 2023Does an assisted living facility and their staff, have any legal right to require my help with their patient?
3 AnswersEvamar Answered Apr 11, 2023Why is hospice pushing death? My dad would be better served by palliative care but the hospice nurses are really bullying my mom.
18 AnswersSpringLover Replied Mar 22, 2023Can IVs for fluid be given in a rehab ?
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Mar 11, 2023
I need tips to help me get answers from busy nurses in rehab for a very difficult mom (90 yrs. old with fractured femur, arthritis, memory issues). Any advice?
24 Answers Hopefuture111 Answered Mar 1, 2023
How come medical professionals don't communicate well? Don't they need to communicate to other medical professionals as well as patients?
4 Answers JoAnn29 Answered Feb 23, 2023
I was recently told by a DON of a facility that I cannot help my mother with toileting because she lives there now. Is this right?
7 Answers Cover999 Answered Jan 19, 2023
Do most of you feel that you have often received better advice for our parents from nurses who do the ‘hands on’ care over their doctors?
7 Answers
NeedHelpWithMom Replied Jan 19, 2023
Has anyone had conflicts with 24-hour care nursing home staff?
6 Answers elisny Answered Jan 9, 2023
How do I defend myself from accusations of neglect?
7 Answers CaregiverL Answered Jan 5, 2023
RNs don’t do diapers. What are your thoughts on this?
42 Answers anytown Answered Dec 11, 2022
Surprise or inform?
7 Answers againx100 Answered Nov 30, 2022
Should I report a nurse at a group home who didn’t treat my handicapped brother’s pressure wound?
5 Answers JoAnn29 Replied Nov 21, 2022
Begging for help in NJ. Any advice?
12 Answers casole Answered Nov 15, 2022
Where do I find reviews for Florida nurses?
4 Answers
MACinCT Answered Nov 12, 2022
What experiences have you had w/ Behavioral Healthcare Nurse visiting parent in home? Is it for assessing placement needs, guiding families w/ aging parents?
2 Answers JoAnn29 Answered Sep 29, 2022
How can I stop seeing my mom scream in pain?
3 Answers againx100 Answered Aug 19, 2022
My doctor ordered my mom Lorazepam 0.5mg. I told the nurse to only give her half and they make that change for me. Can they get in trouble?
12 Answers JoAnn29 Answered Aug 5, 2022
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