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Heart valve replacement. Could we expect, if all goes well that an 85% heart rate is feasible afterwards?
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HappyGal
Answered May 2016
Is having a heart attack painful?
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smithy1968
Answered Jan 2015
What can I expect with my mother's Atrial fibrillation?
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Meowserkat
Answered Jun 2016
My mother (84) was just diagnosed with a leaking heart valve.What is her life expectancy?
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Countrymouse
Answered Oct 2017
Hospice for dad; did we make a mistake?
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cherokeegrrl54
Answered Jun 2020
My husband and I had been married 10 years and occasionally split for awhile and got back together. What are my rights to his estate?
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Countrymouse
Answered Dec 2020
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If doctor-ordered home health care includes PT, a bath aide and a nurse to test Coumadin levels in a recovering heart patient, who pays?
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Shane1124
Replied Apr 2019
Mom has developed breathing problems & edema & is seeing the doctor tomorrow. I'm just worried. Can you share anything that may be helpful?
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JoAnn29
Replied May 2021
My elderly mother, dx with mild-moderate dementia & other health problems, adamantly refuses both home care & AL. How do I navigate this?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Jan 2023
Any tips on helping my 88 yo husband sleep at night?
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MAYDAY
Answered Dec 31, 2023
My 80 year old sister is in an ALF. She has been verbally abusive to staff and residents, now throwing things. Is this a “normal” thing?
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Llamalover47
Answered May 2021
Turning off pacemaker in dementia patient?
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lealonnie1
Answered Feb 2022
Mom is a 2 person assist - many medical problems - stay at nursing facility or come home?
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gladimhere
Answered May 2020
What will help me communicate with my father who had a stroke and can no longer speak or write?
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Bhenson
Answered Dec 2012
My mom has just had a relapse with Congestive Heart Failure. Mom is scared, so am I. We have set up homehealth for PT. Is there anything I am missing?
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Momshelp
Answered Nov 2017
My 90-year-old father is currently in the hospital and going to have a pacemaker put in tomorrow. Anyone have experience with this?
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OnlyChildAlone
Answered Nov 2018
I have a pacemaker and arrhythmea and congestive heart failure. I have been told I can only have 1 liter of liquid a day. I am so thirsty.
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anonymous439773
Answered May 2018
My mom has CHF, causing her to be weak, but I feel as if she can do more for herself. I feel guilty to think this way. Any advice?
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EricaMagoo83
Answered Feb 2018
I have been offered respite care. How DO I take advantage of this without angst from my husband?
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Catscall15
Answered Mar 2018
I have POA over my mother's health care. My sisters insist on taking her out every week. Is there anything I can do to protect her?
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NightOwl
Answered Mar 2018
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