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| 89 year old mother not eating | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Our 89 year old mother has senile dementia. She is now bedridden and has full time care. She hardly ...
A: Unfortunately there is no simple formula to prognose “how long” although of course everyone’s loved ...
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| my mother is demented and paranoic | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My mother is 79 y.o, she was born in russia, the last 6 yrs she lives in Boston, because we live ...
A: It is a difficult situation but I would contact the health authority in her area, I would suggest ...
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| Mother's medication | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My mother is 72 and in the last 2-3 months we have noticed that she seems to be confused. It is ...
A: It’s a bit challenging to guess without knowing your Mother’s full medical history and her current ...
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| Mental status changes | 9/5/2009 |
Q: my mother of 86 years old was admitted in the hospital yesterday due to unresponsiveness and ...
A: Yes it is very difficult to guess without knowing your Mother’s complete medical history and her ...
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| Parent talks about dying a lot | 8/23/2009 |
Q: My Dad is 87 in good health. Three years ago the cardiac surgeon said he needed an aortic valve ...
A: I agree with you that your Dad is not showing obvious signs of depression. I think he is just ...
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| Change in Mental Status | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My Grandmother, nearly 89 years old, was independent and doing well until January of this year. At ...
A: Hyperammonemia and hyperammonemic encephalopathy are common side-effect risks associated with ...
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| geriatric medication | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I feel my grandmother is in a medication induced stupor. She does have "mental" issues such as ...
A: Reviewing your Grandmothers meds I found the following: Abilify (5mg/day) - as an adjunct to ...
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| Older Adult Exercise & Wellness | 7/9/2009 |
Q: My business partner, Aaron, and I have developed a unique exercise program for older adults called ...
A: Hey Meranda, Wow, good for you - it sounds like you guys have a wonderful program which is already ...
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| infection | 7/2/2009 |
Q: we are taking care of our father. he has Pseudomonas aeruginosa at the colonization stage. what ...
A: ere is all the info you'll need. Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria are common inhabitants of soil and ...
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| Fosamax | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My elderly mom says that when she takes her Alendronate Sodium (fosamax), she's been finding it ...
A: I know that Fosamax must be taken at least 30 minutes before the first food, beverage, or medication ...
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| Medicine | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a question about who can adminster medicine to an elderly person. I know that the immediate ...
A: My advice is to never give anything to anyone unless you know what it is and what the potential ...
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| Dementia - Feeding Tube or Not | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My Dad (only 73) lived what appeared to be a fully independent life until November. Dad was ...
A: I am so very sorry to read about your Dad’s sad condition, this must be tearing you and your family ...
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| Dementia | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My mother was admitted to the nursing home Dec.23, 2008 with full blown dementia. She no longer knew ...
A: I am sorry to read about your struggles – seniors can certainly make us feel guilty. It sounds like ...
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| low blood pressure | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I read your answer to a daughter concerned about her mother's high blood pressure. I am wondering ...
A: The readings do sounds unusually low so my first guess is the meter is not accurate. I suggest ...
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| depression or what | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My 83 yr. old father has in the past 6 month lost interest in everything. He is diabetic,high blood ...
A: Depression is all too common in our seniors and is sadly very under-recognised and under-diagnosed. ...
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| what to ask rehab | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My 78 year old mother has been at a rehab center for a month now and they are not providing progress ...
A: Yes it is very difficult to guess without knowing your Mother’s medical history and her current test ...
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| smelly urine | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 70 year old male in fair health, not highly mobile, and incontinent. For several years now, ...
A: My first suggestion was going to be increasing your daily water intake, but you already know that so ...
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| moving from nursing home to assisted living | 10/6/2008 |
Q: My 84 year old father had pneumonia (caused by aspiration) about a year ago and the hospital doctors ...
A: I can’t believe how rude they’re being – they have no right to refuse to allow any resident to leave ...
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| Mother taking more and more risks | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My mother lives alone she has a caregiver four hours a day since a hospitialization in January 08. ...
A: Dealing with stubborn seniors IS a challenge and thee are no textbook answers – each situation needs ...
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| Alz & Bowel Movements | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My dad is 86 years old with Alzheimer's - it seems he refuses to sit down on the toilet and take a ...
A: Your father’s behaviour is not uncommon for patients with Dementia, I cannot explain it, I can just ...
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| Chronic non-productive cough in 88 y/o male | 7/31/2008 |
Q: My father is 88 y/o wm 5'10" (used to be 6'1" in his youth.) weight 180 lbs. History of double ...
A: it helps a lot. I am glad you have an appointment with an Allergist because that is my first ...
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| bedsores or pressure sores | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I am in charge of 24 hr care home health care for my father and mother-in-law. My father in law is ...
A: I am afraid the lumpy red area with the small dark dot may turn into a very serious sore if not ...
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| elderly appetite | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My mother is 81 years old and now weighs 74 pounds. There are very few foods that she will ...
A: Two suggestions: 1) buy some Ploycose - it is a colorless, odorless and tasteless powder which can ...
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| colesteral medication | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My Mom is 70something and just found out after a heart attack that she has only 20% of her heart ...
A: I am probably the wrong person to ask as I don’t believe in Statin drugs and advise my loved ones ...
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| Geriatric Bowel Movement | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am caring for my 83 year-old mother-in-law who suffers from Alzheimers. It seems as if she has a ...
A: My first guess is that she is feeling some discomfort (like dry/hard stools caused by constipation ...
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| elderly woman angry and always tired | 3/27/2008 |
Q: my mother is 88 and always complaining about being tired and sick and gets angry at the drop of a ...
A: Of course old age alone can make us weary, but there can also be underlying treatable causes which ...
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| cumadon | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I'm a 56 yr old female that is having tia's , I am extremely allergic to aspirin. I am on disability ...
A: As with any prescription medication, you need to consult with a certified pharmacist before taking ...
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| cumadon and food | 3/21/2008 |
Q: What foods do I need to stay away from while on cumadon
A: Warfarin (Coumadin) is a blood-thinning medication that helps treat and prevent blood clots. Certain ...
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| Dementia and Risperdal | 2/8/2008 |
Q: My great aunt is 83 years old. A few years ago she started hearing voices. Her doctor put her on ...
A: Respiradal is a very commonly prescribed medication for Dementia patients to deal with agitation or ...
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| longstaning GERD | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My 70-year-old brother has suffered from acid stomach for many years but has grown much worse ...
A: I agree that nurses are a great resource for hearing who’s good and who to avoid, but I’m not sure ...
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| Medical alarm/alert systems | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Margot, It is time for our family to get a monitoring system for our mother. Do you have information ...
A: I would call your local General Hospital and ask if they have a Community Monitoring System (the ...
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| Mom's health issues | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Previously you stated that reversing contractures were difficult - but not that it was impossible. ...
A: I have "reversed" contractures on some of my older clients over the years - it just requires a ...
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| Dairy | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am early fifties. After experiancing a lot of discomfort(gas,bloating) from a small bowl of ice ...
A: I'm SO glad you discovered your obvious food allergy - sadly too many people walk thought life with ...
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| is it dementia without loss of memory | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My grandmother, 79 year old, hypertensive under treatment with nifedipine 10mg,had a stroke 1.5 ...
A: Yes it is very difficult to guess without knowing your Grandmother’s medical history and her current ...
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| Anti-depressants for aged people | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I heard that Ambien is the most popular drug in the USA for people who suffer from insomnia. Which ...
A: Currently, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first choice for treatment of ...
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| when do you need one? | 1/4/2008 |
Q: how do you know if you need to switch to a geriatric doctor from your PCP ? what is the benefit of ...
A: I have worked with both Gerontologists and Geriatric Psychiatrists and have both extremely helpful ...
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| Mental ill mother in "rehabilitation center" | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I didn't know who else to ask, so I hope you can give me some suggestions. I'd like to know if ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your Mother's condition, it sounds like she's had a difficult life ...
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| my 84 yr.old Aunt | 12/14/2007 |
Q: She called(I am5 hrs away and it is all mtn. passes) she told me she was so sick she thought she was ...
A: You are experiencing the same stressful challenges many of us in the ‘sandwich generation’ are ...
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| Turning back the clock? | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I am in 53. I have always been curious about how some celebrities manage to stay so young(looking) ...
A: There are no great secrets to good health that I am aware of, just the usual "eat sensibly, exercise ...
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| Grandfather | 10/16/2007 |
Q: My grandfather lives with me. My grandfather has begun to confuse night and day. He will go to bed ...
A: God Bless you for caring for your dear old Granddad - he is lucky to have a family that cares for ...
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| high blood pressure in geriatrics | 10/16/2007 |
Q: my mother-in-law who is 87 (low-normal to underweight) was visiting us recently (we live in ...
A: Any Healthcare professional can tell you that Blood Pressure issues can not be accurately diagnosed ...
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| neurogenic Bladder | 9/29/2007 |
Q: "I have this as a complication of a right mid cerebral artery infarct (stroke)last December ' 2006. ...
A: sorry about my delay responding, my computer was acting up the last few days. I am not aware of ...
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| Dementia in 82yr old Mother | 9/23/2007 |
Q: My mother has been displaying early stages of dementia for a couple of years, but since our Dad died ...
A: I have never heard of anything like this - a temporary reversal of the signs and symptoms of ...
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| fifties | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Margot I just turned fifty. Since I turned 40,I stretch,get lots of exercise,and dont smoke or ...
A: It’s not as difficult as you might think. Most people can feel better without the need to ...
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| Stool problems | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have a redundant colon with a hystory of colitis and spastic colon (back in my 30's) I am now 76 ...
A: I agree that you should stay away from pharmacological medications like laxatives as long as ...
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| 90-yr-old dad--COPD and Morphine | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I'm going to try to make this short, but it is complicated. My 90-yr-old Dad has not been eating ...
A: You are correct that Morphine must be given with caution to patients with COPD or any other ...
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| Depression in older Father | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Margot, My Mother recently passed away and my Father seems to be showing severe signs of depression. ...
A: Depression is all too common in our seniors and is sadly very under-recognised and under-diagnosed. ...
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| Stroke of a resident at the nursing home that I am employed at | 8/19/2007 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago a dear, sweet lady that resides where I work had a massive stroke. This is ...
A: It is very painful to watch those we care deeply about suffer - I have worked with seniors for 20+ ...
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| After stroke | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I had a stroke 10 years ago. I am 60 years old right now and even though I have Rheumatoid Arthritis ...
A: I am familiar with people having similar issues with loss of control of their emotions after brain ...
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| Maybe I have Dementia??? | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am now 67 and I'm concerned about my predisposition to AD...my mother is 86, still alive, has ...
A: Treatment of dementia begins with treatment of the underlying disease, where possible. The ...
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| mother with dementia | 6/2/2007 |
Q: My mother started seeing her current family practice doctor eight years ago. My mother was in ...
A: I'm a big believer in Geriatric Specialists including Gerontologists and Geriatric Pharmacists; I ...
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| Bells Palsy | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I woke up this morning to find that part of my face had gone on strike! When I was 10 I had a very ...
A: Here's a few links I think you should find helpful: http://www.bellspalsy.ws/ ...
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| bowel movements | 5/7/2007 |
Q: 89 year woman. Just started not eating much during day. 1 donut, banana, tea, couple of spoonfuls of ...
A: Older people often have very small appetites so you do not need to worry or force feed. You do want ...
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| skin burning in elderly mother | 5/6/2007 |
Q: My mother is 96 yrs. old. She cries every morning with symptoms of her skin burning, sometimes all ...
A: Obviously I am guessing and no one can diagnose unless your Mother is seen and examined by a ...
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| My Father | 3/1/2007 |
Q: My father is 84yrs old,he's in hospital at the moment. He went in with pneumonia,aspiration ...
A: That is a very good question which you really should discuss with his physician so you know what ...
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| aging and prescription medicines | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I am a 54 year old male. In my opinion, if you exercise frequently, any prescrption medicine you ...
A: You are absolutely right, exercise does not prevent all health issues, but it certainly reduces the ...
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| MEDICAL TESTS | 1/21/2007 |
Q: Margot Hi, My mom is going to a new primary physician next week and Im going to ask him to get a ...
A: You should ask for a CBC (Complete Blood Count), Electrolytes, Thyroid and serum levels for her ...
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| result of aging? | 1/7/2007 |
Q: Is is a natural response for my mother, age 85, to fall asleep after being seated for a few minutes? ...
A: I think you should have your Mother examined by her physician and have them run some basic tests. ...
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| anal leakage | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am encouraged by the answer about anal leakage, that state of the art testing can possibly ...
A: The first thing you need to do is go speak to your doctor about your leakage, he will exam you and ...
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| Dad at 74 | 12/5/2006 |
Q: My Dad is 74. He had polio as a teen and has deterioration in his back an hips that make it painful ...
A: I don't actually know much about Polio and have never worked with any Polio patients, but I did a ...
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| Acceptance in dementia patient | 11/30/2006 |
Q: My father has recently had a severe escalation of dementia, resulting in loss of driving privileges ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your father's struggle with Dementia, it can be such a cruel disease. ...
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| Grandmother broke ankle | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I don't know if you'll be able to help me, but walking in to my mother's house to eat Thanksgiving ...
A: I have broken my leg twice and can honestly say it hurts so much in the beginning and swells so ...
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| memory trouble | 10/22/2006 |
Q: My mother is 80 years old, in relatively good health with the normal aches and pains of her years. ...
A: Yes there are some simple tests you can do to rule out some treatable causes for STM Loss. I would ...
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| AD and mind-altering drugs | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I really appreciate your fast response and your well-wishes for my Mother. In your reply you ...
A: Well your goal is to promote quality of life and that needs to be accomplished by giving your Mom ...
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| AD and mind-altering drugs | 10/21/2006 |
Q: My Mother, who is 78, is in what I would consider the late stages of Alzheimers. I have three ...
A: I am sorry to read about your Mother, Dementia is a cruel disease for everyone involved. The best ...
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| Alzheimerz | 9/23/2006 |
Q: My mother is 76 and has had Alzheimerz for about 5 years. She has suffered mental illness ...
A: I always recommend that people over 65 with complex medical conditions see a Gerontologist if ...
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| elderly mother in law | 9/23/2006 |
Q: My mother in law is 91 and lives with us. She sleeps I would estimate 90% of the day and then of ...
A: In regards to the contractures, yes I would be concerned about that as well as loss of muscle ...
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| Medical Power of Attorney | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I'm not sure whom I should ask this question. Since you work with Seniors I thought maybe you would ...
A: What is a Medical Power of Attorney? It is a document, signed by a competent adult, i.e., ...
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| Ailing senior husband | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I may not be asking within your lines of expertise; but here goes. My husband has a bad back and ...
A: Morphine is a very powerful narcotic and often makes seniors confused, it can also build up in the ...
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| fractured bones and healing time | 9/3/2006 |
Q: My grandmother, 81, fractured her tailbone memorial day weekend. She does have osteoporisis but was ...
A: Treatment aims to manage pain until the bone can heal. Even if the coccyx has moved out of its ...
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| Nutritional drinks for the elderly | 7/5/2006 |
Q: My 73yo mother has emphysema and severe osteoporosis, and is losing weight which she cannot spare. ...
A: Try freezing the Boost or Ensure in custard cups and see if she enjoys it as an ice cream treat - ...
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| moving to nursing home from assisted living | 6/12/2006 |
Q: My Dad is 85 years old and has been in assissted living for 2-1/2 years. He is severely limited in ...
A: It does sound to me like your Dad is very appropriate for a higher level of nursing care due to his ...
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| bell's palsy | 5/23/2006 |
Q: my mother who is 64 has just been diagnosed with bell's palsy. her facehas drooped to one side as if ...
A: Bells palsy is a condition that causes the facial muscles to weaken or become paralyzed. It's caused ...
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| fluid in the lungs | 5/11/2006 |
Q: My 87 yr old dad has low blood pressure, a leaky heart valve with arythmia and has developed fluid ...
A: It's a bit of a catch-22, the diuretic will take water off his lungs, but it will also lower his BP, ...
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| dementia | 3/11/2006 |
Q: Is there a form of dementia in which the victim behaves rationally most of the time around everyone ...
A: Of course no one can diagnose over the internet, but I can share my opinion with you. It sounds to ...
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| Elderly Father/Physical Rehabilitation | 2/22/2006 |
Q: Hope you can help. My 75 year-old dad just had bypass surgery in his hand; the surgeon removed a ...
A: Yes, do talk to the Social Worker, they are the ones who make the arrangements and are a wonderful ...
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| Pulmonary Edema | 1/2/2006 |
Q: I have a friend whose 46 year old mom has pulmonary edema. She has incontinence and the fluid ...
A: normal is clear yellow - I can not speculate on why it's bloody and prefer not to list all the ...
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| results of penis prothesis | 11/14/2005 |
Q: Few days ago you give me an excellent answer about the 3 different devices to insert in the penis to ...
A: I'm glad my answer was helpful for you. The Three-piece inflatable devices (Ultrex [AMS], CX [AMS], ...
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| bell's paulsy | 10/13/2005 |
Q: i recently developed bell's paulsy well this is my 6th day. ive been told it should clear in 2-3 ...
A: Older people are more likely to be afflicted, but children are not immune to it. Children tend to ...
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| 94 year old woman | 10/11/2005 |
Q: My fiances grandmother is 94 and lives on her own about 2 miles from us. She is constantly having ...
A: I would suggest you take her to her doctor and insist on a Urinalysis and a C&S which will identify ...
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| Anal Leakage | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I am a 75 year old male. My problem, despite the greatest of care, is leakage from the rectum for ...
A: Some of the possible causes of fecal incontinence include: Constipation Diarrhea Damage to the ...
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| lifespan of twins | 8/12/2005 |
Q: I have a friend who's 79 and becoming agitated about turning 80 since her (fraternal) twin keeps ...
A: I did a little reseacr and found that the MEDIAN AGE for fraternal twins was 80, and of course ...
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| finding a good doctor | 5/11/2005 |
Q: Please help me find a doctor for my grandmother and mother. My grandmother (86) was just informed ...
A: I would recommend your Grand-mother see a Geriatric Specialist and be thoroughly assessed; a ...
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| finding a good doctor | 5/11/2005 |
Q: Please help me find a doctor for my grandmother and mother. My grandmother (86) was just informed ...
A: I would recommend your mother see a Geriatric Specialist and be thoroughly assessed; a "3-question ...
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| MDS | 4/23/2005 |
Q: Wife, 85,platelets down to 24 in 7 months, tired,weak,diagnosed with above.Weeklyblood tests. Cancer ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your wife's MDS - your family faces some tough decisions ahead. Of course I ...
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| Is it dementia or just old age? | 4/5/2005 |
Q: My step mother, age 82, has always had a very sharp mind and excellent memory. There have been ...
A: Your step-mother is showing symptoms of altered cognitive function related to both memory and ...
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| Tremors | 12/23/2004 |
Q: What causes tremors in older people? What is the usual treatment for tremors?
A: "Tremors" can have many, many causes in older people ... chemical imbalances, neurological ...
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| How can I keep them safe? | 12/7/2004 |
Q: How can I get my folks to take some precautions to protect their health and safety? My Dad, age 84, ...
A: I apologise for the delay in responding, I was off with the flu a few days myself. Your parents do ...
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| authanasia | 10/14/2004 |
Q: If a patient lost his passion to live, can a doctor help him to die (passive authanasia)?
A: Technically Euthanasia is illegal so medical porfessionals can not do anything to end life (ie: ...
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| My grandfather is 94 years... | 9/29/2004 |
Q: My grandfather is 94 years old and is wheelchair-bound. Lately, he has lost his appetite and only ...
A: Obviously no one can diagnos over the internet, but my gut tells me your Grandfather is depressed ...
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| fractured arm, elderly patient | 7/1/2004 |
Q: I'm a librarian in Everett, WA. An elderly woman came in with a compound fracture of her arm. She ...
A: You should go to your local Vitamin Store and talk with them about what they have that would be ...
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| over medication | 6/23/2004 |
Q: I think my Dad is badly over medicated, but I don't know what to do. He takes 17 kinds of medicine ...
A: I would agree that your Dad is probably taking way too many drugs which can easily build up in his ...
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| Can anybody help me? | 1/1/2004 |
Q: I had a lower back operation about three years ago to remove arthritic spurs that were damaging ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. You have every right to seek other ...
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| My husband repeats himself | 10/18/2003 |
Q: My husband is 71 and I am 56. This past year he has repeated himself whenever he is telling me ...
A: This may just be something that you do have to live with as your husband ages, but I think it would ...
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| Dizziness | 7/28/2003 |
Q: My 84 year old father has a chronic problem with dizziness. He is in generally good health, takes ...
A: I presume your Dad also had Blood Work done and his Hg (Hemeglobin) is okay. I can suggest two other ...
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| bleeding easily | 7/3/2003 |
Q: My 77 year old Dad is under a doctor's care and is taking Cumadon (spelling?) As a result, he bleeds ...
A: As Coumadin is a Blood Thinner, easy bruising is a natural side-effect; I would however be concerned ...
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| help for elderly man w/myositis | 2/17/2003 |
Q: my neighbor, jim, is getting weaker pretty quickly. his wife is in another town w/alz. and his ...
A: I think your neighbour is luck to have you watching over him. You could amke some calls and see if ...
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| Shaking and quivering by elderly father | 1/25/2003 |
Q: My father had an experience last night he's never had before. From about l0:30 pm until l:00 am he ...
A: I would take your Dad to a doctor ASAP and get the "shaking" checked out pronto. It may or may not ...
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| Perpetually Tired Elderly Lady | 8/25/2002 |
Q: This is to request diagnostic speculations about a 74 old lady who feels drained from just a quick ...
A: I bet if the lady made an appointment with a reputable Naturopath and was tested for Allerigers you ...
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| Father | 7/13/2002 |
Q: My 76 yr. old father has numerous health problems. His former dr. left town and the new one keeps ...
A: I will try to address each issue as best as I can, but the long and short of it is you do not feel ...
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| Bed Alarm? | 3/3/2002 |
Q: Are you aware of any bed alarm systems made for a private home. By bed alarm I mean a device that ...
A: I have only dealt with the kind that attach to Call Bell systems in facilities and hospitals. I ...
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| Is my mom getting the right care? | 10/30/2001 |
Q: My mom is 90, has a home paid for; but because she fell 4 months ago and broke her hip and shoulder. ...
A: I do appologise for the delay in responding, I moved last week and the cable company "lost" my ...
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| Fluid in pulmonary edema | 9/20/2001 |
Q: I am working for an advertising agency and I am writing a piece about lung cancer. I would like to ...
A: I appologise for the lengthy delay in repsonding. I was actually out of town for ten days and had ...
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| abdominal Pain | 9/11/2001 |
Q: Can you tell me if I should seek immeadiate attention for the pain I'm feeling in my right side. I ...
A: Obviously no one can "diagnos" over the Internet, but I would advise you go see a doctor today for ...
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| What to do with grandpa | 9/7/2001 |
Q: We are all at our wits end. I hope you can help. My grandmother passed away in january. She was the ...
A: I would call a Seniors Advocate Centre in your area to find out what services are available (all ...
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| Osteoporosis | 8/10/2001 |
Q: I have a dexa-scan T-score of -2.5. I'm not sure what it means except that I have some measure of ...
A: There are several products available and each has a good reputation. There is Glucosamine (GLS), ...
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| VA Vetern Needs Scooter | 8/8/2001 |
Q: My veteran father-in-law is in need of an electric scooter to increase his mobility. He has had ...
A: You'll want to contact the VA in your area (as I'm not sure where you live and each district has ...
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| Dying sighs! | 7/19/2001 |
Q: My 97 year old father was legally blind, going deaf, unable to stand without support and in pain ...
A: The Coroner was correct, the changes in a person's breathing pattern near death is just the brain & ...
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| BELL'S PAULSY | 6/7/2001 |
Q: HOW DO YOU GET BELL'S PAULSEY? CAN YOU CATCH IT FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS IT? DOES IT EVER GET ...
A: this should answer all your questions: FACIAL NERVE DISORDERS Unilateral facial weakness is a ...
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| Stroke & incontinence | 5/15/2001 |
Q: My Mom had a left hemisphere stroke two weeks ago, she has all her movements but has great ...
A: Stroke damage can take two years to resolve so it'll be quite a while before you know how far your ...
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| tai chi for the elderly | 4/27/2001 |
Q: I work in a nursing home (administrative assistant) and I have been teaching wheel-chair t'ai chi to ...
A: I do not have any info on hand, but I will look around and see if I can find anything that may help ...
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| Constipation | 3/22/2001 |
Q: My mother is 73 and just suffered from a fall on the ice. Xrays, nothing broken, bad brusing on her ...
A: Yes, your Mother should be concerned about her constipation. First of all she needs to take ...
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| hormone replacement substitutes | 3/16/2001 |
Q: I had endometriosis cancer with a complete histerectomy (sp?) and cannot take the hormone ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "burning" so I can't really suggest anything. There are several ...
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| Assessing Grandmothers " dementia " | 3/8/2001 |
Q: Mary is 81 and has been plagued with various prblems too many too mention in last 20 years, but has ...
A: You have touched upon a very importnat issue - the frequent misdiagnosis of our elders as they're ...
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| iron rich foods | 12/23/2000 |
Q: my mother in law, in her 80's, is asking for foods that are naturally rich in iron. the only one I ...
A: My research and experience has taught me that most "old wives tales" have some truth to them, some ...
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| calcium | 12/8/2000 |
Q: Am 81. Compression back fracture 6 months ago put me on 1500mg/calcium carbonate which recently ...
A: I'm afriad I'm not a pharmacist. I am aware of several Calcium supplements which I wouldn't hesitate ...
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