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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
Mom saw surgeon who diagnosed fungated mass size of half orange behind knee. Mom is 96 and in memory care. He recommends removal. Advice?
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anonymous594015
Answered Dec 2018
What do you do when an elderly parent is so anxious and depressed that they are afraid of everything?
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rocketjcat
Replied Mar 2019
Isn't the medical POA only in affect if the principal can't make their own decisions and therefore would have to be incompetent?
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GardenArtist
Replied Sep 2019
My mother-in-law is quickly spiraling out of control, and nobody knows why... What are we missing?
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Daughterof1930
Replied Nov 2019
How do you get someone at 92 to accept the fact they need insulin shots instead of pills due to A1C being 9 & now has mild retinopothy?
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My 87 year old mom literally cries in pain when having her blood pressure taken. Any explanation?
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SusannahS
Answered Mar 2020
How do you manage when an elderly person won't take responsibility for their own asthma and waits until they can't breath then rings us?
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Beatty
Answered Jul 2020
Has anyone used telehealth for psychiatrist/anxiety issues? Did Medicare cover?
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cherokeewaha
Answered May 2021
What happens if Dad walks out of rehab against doctors orders?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2022
Caring for an elderly neighbor; How do I get her care if he has power of attorney over her?
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2021
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ArtistDaughter
Replied Mar 2022
Who is responsible for appointments in MC?
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Llamalover47
Answered Dec 2022
No neurologists available for assessment. Any suggestions?
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Tynagh
Replied Jun 2023
How do you handle the issue of a parent with short term memory loss who downplays it and gets angry if you mention it?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Sep 26, 2023
Should the elderly be gathering in close contact with others? Stats from CDC.gov, where you can learn more.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Dec 14, 2023
I'm 78 with HBP and other age-related stuff, but I live alone, take care of myself, drive, shop etc. Why am I seeing a doc 3-4?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered May 2, 2024
When do you invoke a POA?
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Sha1911
Replied 3 hours ago
Wife has hot and cold flashes in her face and feels "ice water" in her veins in arms and legs. What could this be?
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freqflyer
Answered Sep 2017
Are there too many doctors in the mix and is my Mom's health suffering because of it?
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careisgiving
Answered Nov 2017
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