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The Emergency Medical File Every Caregiver Should Create
Family caregivers, especially those with medical power of attorney (POA), should assemble a folder containing these 9 important medical details that can be easily handed off to nurses, doctors and first responders when seniors need emergency health care.
7 CommentsER, Urgent Care or Primary Care: Which Should You Choose?
When a senior needs medical attention, consider the level of care they require and the immediacy of the need before deciding where to take them for treatment.
8 CommentsHow to Be a Better Patient
Use these 7 tips to become an active participant in your medical care and you'll have a better care experience with more successful outcomes.
1 CommentCognitive Effects of Anesthesia on the Elderly
For seniors in need of major surgery, such as a joint replacement or cardiac procedure, it is important to understand that the side effects of anesthesia in elderly patients can be significant over both the short and long term.
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Medical Care Questions
We suspect 80 year old dad has major depressive disorder, what can we do?
8 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Nov 19, 2024I am looking for help for my medical/physicians situation. Just a person to help me organize my medical stuff. I am 84. Help!
3 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Nov 19, 2024Attending medical appointment for cognitive assessment virtually or not at all. Which one?
11 Answersscorpio1943 Answered Nov 15, 2024Why is my 39 yr old sister hearing music in her head nonstop after having a stroke 3 yrs ago?
11 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Nov 15, 2024
Medical Care Discussions
Covid vaccine side effects, wished I had stayed with the previous pharma which had mild side effects.
33 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented 13 hours agoAmazon One Medical: virtual visits to treat 30+ common conditions
5 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Oct 2, 2024No healthy, good assisted living in Modesto, CA. Mother age 83. Cognitive good. Serious physical decline and malnutrition.
4 CommentsLostinPlace Commented Sep 30, 2024Is NHS broken?
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