Shingles in the Elderly
Questions
My mom is in a skilled nursing facility. Is this a typical end of life sign?
6 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Dec 2, 2022I love both of my parents so much and to see them getting older right before my eyes can be challenging. Any advice?
3 Answersfreqflyer Answered Mar 2022Mom (85) has lived w/ myself and my husband for 5 years. RA is throughout her body. She had shingles which left neuropathy in feet. Advice?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jun 2021Mom in despair with Shingles pain. Any recommendations? All are needed and welcomed!
35 AnswersJojokatz Replied Apr 2021Skin itching all over so severe mom can't sleep. She had a bad case of shingles 25 years ago. Do any creams, supplements or vitamins help?
7 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Replied Mar 2021On a hamster wheel of what to do first....caring for father while trying to work full time. Any advice?
21 AnswersMymomsthebest Answered Feb 2021
My mom is 84 years old. She has shingles and costochondritis. Any suggestions?
3 Answers DaizyMae Replied Jul 2020
Empathy for Caregivers; what do we do when people can't or won't acknowledge our challenges?
54 Answers Cascia Replied May 2020
Mom (91) has shingles and wet macular degeneration. I (57) live in an adjoining apt and care for her. I'm nervous about going back to work.
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Isthisrealyreal Answered May 2020
Who should I contact for negligent care of LO in nursing home?
5 Answers Grace21 Replied Apr 2020
Who does the treatment plan in SNF Rehab? Who decides how long a person stays there?
8 Answers
Llamalover47 Answered Oct 2019
Do memory care facilities take people who are also experiencing vision loss?
3 Answers Arlyle Replied Oct 2019
Has anyone found anything helpful for Post Hepatic Neuralgia (PHN)?
0 Answers Mary9999 Asked Sep 2019
How to encourage someone to do more to help themselves?
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newbiewife Replied Apr 2019
Any experience with Hetlioz (Tasimelteon) for blind elderly with dementia?
0 Answers rocketjcat Asked Mar 2019
My 85-year-old mother has shingles. Overall health is declining. I need diet and nutrition ideas.
2 Answers anonymous594015 Answered Jan 2019
Dealing with boundary issues with controlling mom. What can I do to try to alleviate the pressure in the house?
19 Answers Eklrls Replied Dec 2018
Mom has had extreme pain for 5 weeks with shingles. Is there an end in sight?
3 Answers rocketjcat Replied Oct 2018
Mom's back is itchy and covered in what looks like little red spots/pockets of blood. Should I be concerned?
36 Answers Toadhall Answered Aug 2018
Any advice regarding fluid?
3 Answers Tired123 Answered Aug 2018
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