My mother does not have diabetes but has poor circulation in her legs and gets cold, numb feet. Should we be doing daily
My mother has diabetes and has had a small sore on her toe for over a week. She says it does not hurt so it cannot be se
My father is 79 and wakes three or four times every night needing the toilet. He is tired all day and has started nappin
My mother has COPD and still smokes. Her doctor says quitting is the single most useful thing she could do, but she says
My father struggles to coordinate pressing his inhaler and breathing in at the same time, and much of the medicine seems
My mother is coming home next week after hip fracture surgery and I do not know what to prepare. What specific equipment
My father has COPD and his doctor keeps recommending vaccinations. He thinks they are unnecessary because he has never h
My mother has COPD and over two years has become noticeably thinner and weaker, especially in her legs and arms. She eat
My father is having cataract surgery and insists he can drive himself home afterward because it is a short procedure. I
My mother takes a blood thinner and is scheduled for cataract surgery. The surgical clinic gave conflicting advice about
My father had cataract surgery two weeks ago and now notices new floaters and occasional flashes. The clinic said it is
My mother has COPD and every winter she has at least one bad flare-up that lands her in hospital. Is there anything we c
My mother is 84 and nervous about cataract surgery because she thinks she will see the procedure. The doctor says she wi
My father is having cataract surgery next month and is worried about how long he will be out of action. He lives alone a
My mother hides her tablets in her tea because she finds water difficult to swallow them with. I worry the hot liquid mi
My father has Alzheimer's and asks the same question every few minutes. Answering each time is exhausting and I sometime
My mother takes eight tablets a day and dreads it because some are large and get stuck. She is not diagnosed with anythi
My mother has Parkinson's and will start a sentence then freeze, sometimes for several seconds, and it looks like she is
My father struggles to swallow his tablets and has started refusing them. A friend suggested crushing them into yogurt.
My doctor told me to do Kegel exercises but I am not sure I am squeezing the right muscles. I have tried at home for a m
I was told to monitor my blood pressure at home but not given any specific instructions. Should I check in the morning o
My mother has started restricting fluids after 5pm because she wakes several times a night needing the toilet. She is no
I bought a home blood pressure cuff but my readings sometimes differ by 15 points between attempts. My doctor is making
My readings at home are around 130/80 but at my doctor's office they are 155/90. My doctor is considering increasing my
My mother is 75 and has stress incontinence when she coughs or laughs. A nurse suggested pelvic floor exercises but my m
My mother has COPD and has been hospitalized twice this year. Both times she said she felt "about the same" until it was
My mother buys expensive diabetic biscuits and sugar-free chocolates and thinks they are safe to eat freely. They are no
My father has diabetes and has started skipping lunch because he is afraid of high readings. He is losing weight and loo
My mother has type 2 diabetes and was told to watch her carbs but given no specifics. She eats toast and jam most mornin
My father has COPD and insists his inhaler does not help, but his breathing is getting worse. I watched him use it and I
My mother is 78 and her gums bleed most times she brushes. She says her dentist mentioned gum disease but she has not be
My mother has always eaten quickly but now meals take an hour and she often leaves food. She says she gets tired chewing
My father has poor circulation and swollen legs from heart failure. His skin is fragile and he has had a small foot woun
My mother is 80 with gum disease and early tooth loss. Her dentist recommends checkups every three months rather than si
My mother's toenails have become thick, yellow and difficult to cut. She is embarrassed to wear sandals. Is this just ag
My father has gum disease and his dentist says it is linked to heart problems and diabetes. That sounds exaggerated to m
My father is 82 and by late afternoon his ankles and feet are noticeably swollen, though they look normal in the morning
My mother has swallowing difficulties and I am terrified she will choke when I am the only one there. I do not actually
My father has dementia and has started coughing when drinking water. A speech therapist recommended thickened liquids bu
My husband had a stroke four months ago and has aphasia. He can say a few words but not sentences. His therapists will n
My mother has Parkinson's and sometimes coughs during meals. A nurse mentioned silent aspiration, which terrified me. Wh
My father had a stroke three months ago and understands most things but struggles to produce words. Conversations end in
My mother has COPD and is terrified of exercise because she becomes breathless. A nurse mentioned pulmonary rehabilitati
My father is 78 with type 2 diabetes and checks his blood sugar several times a day, which is expensive and painful on h
My father has been told to practise pursed-lip breathing but he thinks it is a waste of time. Is there real evidence tha
My mother takes insulin and had a low blood sugar episode where she just seemed confused and shaky rather than the class
My mother has COPD and now gets breathless crossing a room. She is frightened and has started avoiding any activity. Wha
My father is 81 with type 2 diabetes and his doctor wants his A1C below 7. He has had two low blood sugar episodes this
My husband was just diagnosed with heart failure and sent home with a pile of instructions about salt, fluid and medicat
My father retired two years ago and has gradually lost touch with everyone from work. He insists he is fine and does not