Reply To: Loved one with dementia?
The most difficult thing I see is that my Nana really hates to take a shower. This is weird because she was always so careful and fashionable. Since her dementia is worse, she hates showers and fights...
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As much familiarity with their life as it used to be is helpful. What was their schedule? What did they do for a living? What activities did they enjoy? Names of family members? Where did they...
View ArticleReply To: Client may have dementia?
This is a tough subject, and the question is often raised whether or not there is an official diagnosis of dementia or a family’s impression of ‘Short Term Memory Loss.’ Of course, due to certain...
View ArticleReply To: Tips for Caregivers
I have found that knowing an individual’s history is priceless. At times of confusion or agitation, the familiarity of a conversation about something from their past really seems to ground and calm...
View ArticleTips for Caregivers
What is one thing you have found that really helps when caring for a patient with dementia?
View ArticleLoved one with dementia?
What would you say is the most difficult aspect of having a loved one with dementia? And what suggestions for other families do you have for making it less difficult?
View ArticleWelcome to the Medical/Legal/Financial Professionals Forum
We’re glad you’re here! This forum is a place for you to ask questions, share information, help others and create a community of medical, legal and financial professionals who work with patients,...
View ArticleWelcome to the Professional Caregivers Forum!
We’re glad you’re here! This forum is a place for you to ask questions, share information, help others and create a community of professional caregivers who care for patients with dementia. Feel free...
View ArticleWelcome to the Families Forum!
We’re glad you’re here! This forum is a place for you to ask questions, share information, help others and create a community of families that are dealing with a loved one who has dementia. Feel free...
View ArticleReply To: Anyone seeing their loved one feeling dizzy?
Dizziness is a common problem. There can be a number of causes. As a house calls doctor in San Francisco, I see this often. Over treated hypertension (new guideline for elders, especially over 80,...
View ArticleGeriatric referral: Springdale, Arkansas?
Hi All, I’m looking for a personal referral for a health care professional in Northwest Arkansas who practices Geriatric Medicine. Thanks, Cat
View ArticleQuery for Dr. Landsverk (calcium)
Client is a 75 yr old female who is recovering from major surgery (ruptured appendix and partial small bowel removal) with continuing kidney function challenge, high blood pressure and anemia. She...
View ArticleMedications make her goofy
What do we do if the medications the doctor gave my Nana make her goofy? What do I do? How can we go against the doctors prescription? He isn’t listening to us when we tell him that she is having so...
View ArticleHow to deal with the anger & questions?
My Nana is getting more and more angry and takes it out on us. We understand that she is frustrated at her memory loss and it’s annoying to her. It’s annoying to us. Especially when she asks the...
View ArticleReply To: Medications make her goofy
That is a challenging situation. I would consider having a Geriatric consult at a Geriatric Clinic for a second opinion. Your family needs to come together and decide what are the goals of care for...
View ArticleReply To: Geriatric referral: Springdale, Arkansas?
For a Geriatrician in Springdale, I would call the Alzheimer’s Association locally, even if the issues is not dementia, a doctor who can work well with dementia is likely to be more sensitive to...
View ArticleReply To: How to deal with the anger & questions?
Michael, That is a challenging problem. I am wondering if it might be useful to look into a day program where she can get away from the family ( a change of scenery) and get engaged in activites that...
View ArticleReply To: Behavior Problems
Craig, that is really a challenging situation, but there are a number of things that can be done. As always this information is general and should not be taken as direct advice for your elder, always...
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