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| My Dad had a stroke 6 months ago and We had to put him? |
it sounds like your doing what you think is best for him.. sometimes not everyone will agree with the decisions you make and you cant make everyone happy but for those people i would ask them to t... |
| Does anyone know of a place in Holland, Michigan where my 89 year old grandmother could try out a scooter? |
The only place I can think of is The Scooter Store. But I'm not sure how far or where Brockton Dr is from holland / zeeland area. Here is a link to them. Maybe you can check it out from the... |
| Is this fair, or F*#ked up? |
no u r not. she is so scandalous. ... |
| My Widowed Elderly Grandfather Is Driving My Family INSANE!!! We Need Help :(? |
It sounds like your grandfather needs more than assisted living. I would see about nursing home care.. He sounds as if he is having some dementia. If he is calling more than 1 or 2 times a nite, ... |
| My aunt is 90 and kidneys are failing with other medical problems. She does not want dialysis. What happens? |
I am not a medical person, but I helped care for my mother-in-law, who had bowel cancer, diabetes, kidney problems, and congestive heart failure. It is basically a question of what gets her first... |
| How do you report a horrible Hospice care worker? |
I doubt that you can report her to the board as nothing seems to be poor medical practice--just poor care. Write a letter stating your concerns (without rambling which tends to loose people's... |
| If my sister lives in my mother's home, can she still keep the house if my mother goes on medicaid.? |
The answer may vary depending on which state you live in, for the house and the amount of assets owned. I highly suggest you contact an lawyer specializing in elderly law. ... |
| My mother I believe has early signs of Dementia...NOT Alzheimers she will be 79 years old this Feb 2007.? |
Registered Nurse here; Seems to me you've already answered this question yourself. You share, she still drives and is quite capable of taking care of herself. This is the best any of us can ... |
| What steps would you need to take in order to move an elder patient from one state to another? |
I am sorry that find yourself in this tough situation, yet this patient is fortunate to have you involved in helping them.
The first step is to find resources that might help you get the inform... |
| Caring For Grandfather With many Medical Issues.. Am I in the Wrong? |
You are not unreasonable.
You put your own life on hold to care for your grandfather.
You took time to explain to the family what you were there for.
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient i... |
| Can you serve food in after changing diapers?!? |
Call a local nursing home, talk to the administrator and your question should get answered. Also your state department of health should know the rules.I know they are always under staffed and may u... |
| What options do I have as a Schizophrenic? |
Hi. Actually, you write very clear, concise and organized. So although you might find this area daunting, you do it well.
1: Academically:
Have you ever talked with your professors or teache... |
| Helping a loved one who is a stroke vicitm and is depressed.? |
I'm sorry to hear this.
Can he leave with you? You could take him to your house for a visit and then take him back. Maybe go shopping with him.
I think that would help to lift his spirits.... |
| Is it possible to get my 71 yr old father long term disability? |
It is most unlikely that the insurance company would cover your father, with the imminence of his need so obviously close. However, there are some alternatives.
It would appear that he still ha... |
| Have you regretted putting your mom or dad in an old age home? |
I wish you good luck. ... |
| Where can I find Elderly / Seniors to care for ? |
Why don't you put and add in your local paper/ ... |
| What is a drug regimen? |
Well, I am not sure what you are asking specifically. A drug regimen in general is the medications a person takes on a regular basis and the schedule they are taken on. For an assisted living facil... |
| Stolen Bed @ Nursing Home?? |
It seems to me that you have a case. Talk to a lawyer about this he/she would be able to tell you what the best thing to do is. Many lawyers will do a first consultation at no charge. ... |
| Survey Reports? |
You probably won't find one online but if you need to report the center, you can report it directly to the Oklahoma health department. They should have a website.
Reports are usually not pu... |
| How do you get medical care for someone who refuses to take care of herself? |
I don't know where you are, but in some states like Texas and
California there is an agency called Adult Protective Services that investigates situations like that. Either if they are being... |
| My father has been evaluated and stated to have mild dementia. He forgets to eat, bathe, and health issues.? |
I would go see another doctor and talk to them. Apparently your doctor doesn't seem to do much about such things and you are entitled to as many opinions as you want. I would just keep looki... |
| How do I contact customer service for Bank of America? |
You have to call customer service...1-800-841-4000 ... |
| What Alzheimer's memory test scores from 0 to 140? Where do I find a discription? |
I've worked in an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center for 15 years (and I conduct memory testing for a living) and I have never heard of such a test.
Are you thinking of IQ tests? ... |
| Understanding Medicare? |
Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care only after a required 3 day hospital stay and doctor recommendation. This skilled nursing is short term rehabilitative care to get someone back on their f... |
| About Dementia? |
We went through similar situation, 1st you need to check with her attorney and see who is the benefactor, see if there is a living will. if she does not specify anyone to handle things , She need... |
| Would putting a 92 year old person in a geriatrics psychiatric ward for treatment be cruel? |
Does your aunt have dementia? How clear is her mind at this point? If she has Alzheimer's and it is severe (you would know because she would not be living in reality, and her short term memor... |
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