Edema in the Elderly
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Caring for a Senior With Edema
Seniors are at a higher risk of developing edema, swelling due to fluid retention. Family caregivers should learn the symptoms and causes of edema in elderly individuals to prevent serious complications, some of which can be life-threatening.
1 Comment10 Warning Signs of Kidney Disease
Early symptoms of kidney disease are subtle and can go unnoticed for many years. Delays in medical treatment could be fatal, so it’s important to catch the signs early to prevent permanent kidney damage.
13 CommentsUnderstanding Heart Failure in the Elderly
Learn what factors contribute to the development of heart failure and how certain lifestyle changes can help prevent its onset and slow its progression.
4 CommentsCaregiver Tips for Managing Swollen Feet and Ankles in Seniors
Swollen extremities are common, especially during the heat of summer, but persistent swelling may point to a serious underlying condition. Experienced caregivers share their best tips for monitoring edema, reducing inflammation and improving circulation.
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Edema Questions
Question about dad's swollen feet and hospice.
5 AnswersBeeBee2047 Replied Feb 12, 2024What is causing severe edema in my Mom’s arms and hands?
17 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jan 11, 2024Father wants to start driving again. I don’t think he should. Help!
12 Answersolddude Answered Nov 2, 2023Mom has dementia. Any advice on what to do now that the hospice evaluation the nursing home pushed for said she wasn’t end stage and to instead get her the ER?
8 AnswersMJ1929 Answered Aug 17, 2023
Edema Discussions
My husband is back in the hospital.
2 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented Sep 2019I don’t know what is happening with my mom. As you can see from my other posts there has been a lot of loss in her life but she is a fighter.
4 CommentsStaffbull18 Commented Dec 2018I kinda need to vent. I sometimes feel it never stops. My mom was up at our house for Thanksgiving and she had a blister on her leg.
6 CommentsStaffbull18 Commented Dec 2018Exhausted, frustrated and need to vent....
11 CommentsEnshope Commented Nov 2018
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