AboutMargot RN BScN GNC Expertise GERONTOLOGY (NURSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELDERY) I have 15+ years experience working with the elderly. I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. My areas of expertise include: Gerontology / Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Private Nursing Services, Intermediate / Extended Care. I also have a personal interest in Homeopathic and Eastern Medicine. If I can not answer your question I`ll do my best to direct you to an appropriate resource. Thank you.
Experience I have fifteen years experience in Gerontological Nursing both in the community, and in Long Term Care. I have worked as a General Duty Nurse, a Nurse Manager, and a Nursing Consultant in Long Term Care and Community Nursing.I have a great deal of experience working with, assessing, and educating in the field of Gerontology (Nursing the Elderly). I am familiar with the challenges associated with Dementia (Alzheimer's), Chronic and Terminal illnesses, and the stresses of residential homes Experience in the area 20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and PalliativeCare.
Education/Credentials Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Question My father is 79 and drinks alcohol regularly. Not sure if that has anything to do with the skin condition I have noticed. He has a large dark bruise or maybe vessels that have collapsed under his skin on his left arm. What is that? Is it serious?
Answer Hi Patty and thanks for writing,
You should have your Dad go see his family docotr and have regualr blood tests (every few months) to ensure his blood doesn't get too thin. Alcohol is a natural blood thinner, as is several foods and some medications and together they can be lethal if mixed. There is an easy test the docs can perform to stay on top of it and even treat if necessary.
In the meantime you might encourage him to eat foods High in Vitamin K such as: Kale Mustard,, Collard and Turnip greens, Lettuce, Spinach, Cabbage, Broccoli, Red leaf lettuce , Coleslaw
and Sauerkraut. Vit K is a nutrient found in the small intestine where it combines with protein to produce clotting of the blood; deep green vegetables, like spinach, kale and collard greens, contain the highest amounts of Vit K.
