My mother has lost interest in food and says most things taste bland or metallic. She is losing weight. What actually he
My father's heart failure team insists he weigh himself daily and record it, but he finds it pointless and skips it. Wha
My mother is 79 and eats very little now, saying she is simply not hungry anymore. She insists this is normal aging. Is
My mother has heart failure and manages at home, but I never know if her tiredness is normal or a warning sign. What spe
My father is 81 and has lost about 15 pounds over six months without dieting. He says he just is not hungry and dismisse
My father is learning to use the internet and I am torn between encouraging him and protecting him from scams. How do fa
My mother has urinary incontinence and is embarrassed to ask what actually helps. What practical products, routines and
My father is 82 and has been on a statin for years. A new doctor questioned whether it is still worth it at his age. How
My mother has early dementia and has begun having urinary accidents. I am afraid this means she is declining quickly. Is
My father has started having accidents and says it is normal at his age. A friend told me it can be a sign of something
My mother is 78 and has started avoiding outings and even family gatherings because she is afraid of leaking. She will n
My father has glaucoma and I am 68 with the same family history. My eye pressure is normal so far. Is glaucoma something
I am 72 and notice my eyes take longer to adjust to darkness and I need more light to read. My mother had macular degene
My mother is 85 and her cataracts are getting worse, but she says she is too old for surgery. Her vision is affecting he
My mother has low vision and I want to make her home safer without it feeling clinical. What specific lighting and contr
My father has had two near-falls at home in a month and blames clumsiness, but I notice he misjudges steps and shadows.
My mother is 76 and has not seen an optometrist in years because her vision "seems fine." She has glaucoma in the family
The drugstore has hundreds of creams and my mother has tried many without relief. What ingredients actually help very dr
My father has mid-stage dementia and has just broken his hip. We are being asked to decide about surgery and are terrifi
My mother is 84 and scratches her arms and legs constantly, sometimes until they bleed. She says the itching is unbearab
My mother has limited mobility and occasional incontinence, and her skin is breaking down in places. What is the right w
My father was always independent and since his hip fracture he has become withdrawn and says there is no point trying. I
My mother broke her hip six weeks ago and is still using a walker. She is discouraged and thinks she will never walk nor
My mother is 81 and her skin tears at the slightest bump and bruises from almost nothing. She says thin skin is normal a
My father has been itching constantly for months, especially at night, and it is affecting his sleep and mood. His docto
My mother is being discharged after hip fracture surgery and wants to return to her own home alone. I am terrified she w
My father is 79 and his legs are dry, cracked and constantly itchy, but he refuses to use creams because he thinks they
My father has poor circulation and thick toenails and insists on cutting them himself. Last time he nicked the skin and
My mother wears soft slippers around the house and has started stumbling. A nurse mentioned her footwear could be contri
My father's hearing aids keep cutting out and he has already had one repair. The audiologist mentioned wax and moisture.
My mother complains her feet burn and tingle at night. She dismisses it as age. How do families know when foot symptoms
My mother finally got hearing aids last month but finds everything harsh and overwhelming, so she has stopped wearing th
My father is 78, has diabetes and neuropathy, and can no longer bend to inspect his feet. His doctor says daily checks a
I recently learned my mother has been skipping her heart medication for weeks but tells her cardiologist everything is f
My father has been told to eat more fiber and drink more water, but no one gave him specific numbers. How much fiber and
My mother has mild cognitive impairment and takes seven medications. Pill organizers worked at first but she now forgets
My mother has relied on a laxative every day for years because of constipation. A pharmacist warned her about long-term
My father's blood pressure is not improving and I suspect he is missing doses. When I ask, he insists he takes everythin
My mother is 79 and has been constipated for months. She says it is normal at her age and does not want to bother the do
My aunt is 84 and her cat is her whole world, but she is struggling to keep up with feeding and litter. Rehoming the cat
My father has mid-stage dementia and becomes agitated when anyone tries to look in his mouth. He has a broken tooth and
I keep reading that pets are good for older people, but my mother is frail and I wonder if it is really beneficial or ju
My mother has dementia and wears dentures, but she forgets to clean them and sometimes takes them out and loses them. Ho
My father is 80, lives alone, and has been lonely since my mother died. He wants a dog but I worry about walking it, vet
My mother is 78 and complains her mouth is always dry, which makes eating and talking uncomfortable and she has had two
My father has COPD and is in and out of hospital. Someone suggested we ask about palliative care early rather than waiti
I have cared for my husband for four years and lately I feel angry and resentful most days, which then makes me feel ter
My mother has advanced cancer and is in significant pain, but she is still receiving treatment and is not considered ter
I do most of the caregiving for our father and my siblings rarely offer. When I ask directly they get defensive and we a
My father has advanced heart failure and his doctor mentioned palliative care. We panicked because we thought that meant