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I agree with Alva and FF. I never considered taking a multi until a surgeon recommended it when I had a ruptured appendix. I hadn't felt I needed it, but blood work dictated otherwise.
And I think to be safe, it would be best to have blood work done for your elder. We never really know which levels are normal and which are not.
Some of those multivitamin and mineral pills are big enough to choke a horse, if you feel the need to add a supplement then a liquid one might be easier to take.
jordanserb, I agree with what Alva had written. Next time the elder is at their primary doctor, have a blood panel done to see what vitamins the person may be low.
I have such a blood panel done yearly, and for me I am always low on Vitamin B12 and on Vitamin D. Thus, those are the only two vitamins I will purchase over the counter. I had to try out many different brands before I found a brand that wouldn't upset my stomach.
Oh, I remember those Geritol ads, too. "Feel Stronger Fast"
If you believe that the elder you are caring for is not getting a decent balanced diet, then there is no reason you cannot give them almost ANY daily multivit. They are all somewhat similar. Choose a brand you like and go for it. I myself spent my career as a nurse, and I am not overmuch a believer in vitamins and supplements. Most are not needed in our western diets and are washed out in the urine. I will caution people that taking vitamins and supplements is not a benign thing. They are not regulated by FDA or overseen much at all. Too much of a good thing is not always good. For instance, taking very large amounts of vitamin C and Calcium can actually cause kidney stones. I would say that a multivit every day is fairly benign. As to anything else, do pass it past your MD first. I believe in very very few supplements and vitamins. Just a Western Medicine gal, I guess. Some people have deficiencies that need treatment; treatment is seldom adequate over the counter. For instance I used to run into elders all the time who had to take diuretics which wash out some of the potassium in their systems and can lead to serious heart problems. They would get the mistaken idea they didn't have to take the medication the doc ordered, and a banana would replace their potassium. Nope. Ended in hospital. So just saying, take care with this stuff. Didn't even know geritol is still around. Remember ads for it when I was young, and I am far from that now!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
And I think to be safe, it would be best to have blood work done for your elder. We never really know which levels are normal and which are not.
I have such a blood panel done yearly, and for me I am always low on Vitamin B12 and on Vitamin D. Thus, those are the only two vitamins I will purchase over the counter. I had to try out many different brands before I found a brand that wouldn't upset my stomach.
Oh, I remember those Geritol ads, too. "Feel Stronger Fast"
I will caution people that taking vitamins and supplements is not a benign thing. They are not regulated by FDA or overseen much at all. Too much of a good thing is not always good. For instance, taking very large amounts of vitamin C and Calcium can actually cause kidney stones. I would say that a multivit every day is fairly benign. As to anything else, do pass it past your MD first. I believe in very very few supplements and vitamins. Just a Western Medicine gal, I guess.
Some people have deficiencies that need treatment; treatment is seldom adequate over the counter. For instance I used to run into elders all the time who had to take diuretics which wash out some of the potassium in their systems and can lead to serious heart problems. They would get the mistaken idea they didn't have to take the medication the doc ordered, and a banana would replace their potassium. Nope. Ended in hospital. So just saying, take care with this stuff.
Didn't even know geritol is still around. Remember ads for it when I was young, and I am far from that now!