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When to Put Down?
Does anyone know of a single, retired, elderly person that would love to provide .... They WILL NOT put down your pet (EVER) but if she needs medical care, ...
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- I'm a bit late in responding, but I thought I would add one more thing. I had an old cat that would get so tramatized over going to the vet, and it would take her day...
- Call the vet ahead of time and see if they will take payments or know of an in-expensive place you could have her taken to. Then Find a freind or family memeber who...
- this is a hard decision so I would not presume to know what is best for you. however age 16 is very old. if she is in pain you have to keep in mind. this is a horrible...
3 Year Old Has to Have Tonsils Taken Out.
I used to care for an elderly woman and everything she ate had to be liquified. I even fixed steak and pork chops and such for her so if you need more ideas ...
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- I don't have any liquid recidpes (other than ramen noodles and apple sauce) but I am slightly concerned about the doctor's orders....my daughter had her tonsils out be...
- I just went through a similar experience. My son had to be put to sleep to have surgery on his tongue. He was severely tongue tied. I was mortified at the idea of him ...
- Hi A. why a liquid for so long?? My 20 month old had to have his tonsils out and he was eating regular food in about 4 days. We did a LOT of Jello and I mean a lot...
Grandma Alzheimer's Disease Is Spining Out of Control
I work with the elderly providing home health (RN/PT/etc.) and know of a fantastic lady named Tiffany Mikles. She has a company called Dementia Care ...
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- Alzheimer's is a tough disease to deal with because the person you knew and loved slips away. I used to work with seniors and lost my grandpa to Alzheimer's as well. ...
- You did not indicate where your family lives AND, more importantly, how severe is your Grandmother's Alzheimer's? My Dad died last month of Alzheimer's (actually pneu...
- Hi K., I'm so sorry to read about your grandmother. I work with the elderly providing home health (RN/PT/etc.) and know of a fantastic lady named Tiffany Mikles. ...
Just a Question
I had always thought it was a multivitamin primarily used by the elderly. When I did get pregnant, though, .... pregnancy conception · care for elderly ...
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- It took me 10 years to get pregnant and more that one person told me to try geritol? I don't know why. Also, Do you know how to sew? (For extra money)
- Geritol is an iron supplement, if I remember correctly. I wouldn't think it would have anything to do with someone getting pregnant. But, you never know.
- I think Geretol is just a multi vitamin for older people (ie geriatrics hence the name Geretol). If it's liquid form, I there's some alcohol in it but you'd need to l...
76 Y/o Mom Just Moved in....any Suggestions?????
Look into adult day care. Don't know what burb you are in. ... I enjoy and love being with the elderly. I live in Montgomery and would like to help you with ...
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- Hi, I am a caregiver, and I would love to talk to you about you and your mother's needs. I have great references, and I would gladly like to talk further with you. My ...
- Hi, my name is K.. My friend emailed me your request. I enjoy and love being with the elderly. I live in Montgomery and would like to help you with your mom. I liv...
- Look into adult day care. Don't know what burb you are in. Many park districts have it. Hospitals. Nursing homes have day care. Good for you not to worry, good fo...
Urine Odors
I don't have a medical answer per se, but I have worked as a elderly care provider and can tell you from experience that prolonged exposure to the high ...
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- I don't have a medical answer per se, but I have worked as a elderly care provider and can tell you from experience that prolonged exposure to the high ammonia concent...
- I don't know if exposure to urine odor is harmful but if you can smell it then the bacteria is in the air. I suggest you use a product we sell at www.goglo.com The p...
- If the child has a pre-existing condition such as asthma or migranes, the strong odor may cause enough irritation to trigger an episode. Other than that many people...
Any Mom's Dealing with Mentally Ill Parents?
My parents & I talk about this often and we have come to understand that in every family the duty to take care of the elderly or sick tends to fall on one ...
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- J., I am now 46 and my mom has schizophrenia. I have lived away from her most of my adult life but still have to deal with her over the phone when she has an epis...
- My father is manic depressive with parinoid tendancies. He also has health issues and a tendancy to self medicate. I'm just about the only person he will listen too ...
- I understand exactly what you are going through. I had a great Aunt with Alzheimer’s. Luckily I had my Mom and Grandmother to help, but I was the only one living f...
I Haven't Told My Dad's Wife That I Transferred His Social Security Check.
A., you are doing what many of us may have to do some day, taking care of elderly parents. By the way who is this other senior citizen parent. ...
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- It's your dad's check and you are now the payee. From your stepmother's point of view, you are going to be in big trouble. My husband is on disability and we got a sur...
- Do you have any legal document placing your dad in your total care? Do you have any evidence from any law enforcement official that your dad is better off with you? In...
- I absolutely agree with what most everyone else here has said that you need legal advice. I'm really surprised that that the social security admin office let this hap...
Help!! Husband and I Live with My Parent but He Won't Pay Bills!
As his daughter, you need to help look after him... if he is elderly or not able to think/take care of himself. He is living with YOU.....thus, ...
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- I would have to tell him even though you love him and apprecite him for raising you and always providing for you, your family is struggling and alot has to do with he ...
- Hi, you are young..so I am wondering..and thinking that your father must be in his early 50's late 40's?? that is also young..and can be working to help support you.....
- Do you live in his house or vice versa? If you live in his, you cannot really say anything, if he has a rental, he is the one responsible for the payment. If he live...
Is It Okay to Leave My 11 Year Old Home Alone?
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- I know it's scary! I went through the same thing with my son when he was 11. I found out he had to be 12 (legally) but figured that he was mature enough at 11 and 3/...
- A.- I think that by 11 years your suposed to have built a trust with your daughter which sounds that you have, but you have to keep in mind she's still gullible and v...
- Hi Aime, I think it's OK to leave your daughter alone for a few hours at a time but all day each day is just too much. You will be a nervous wreck at work worrying ab...
