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Mobility
How to Help My Mother?
I have a 73 yr old mother with some mobility problems. She calls herself disabled but can ambulate if the need be and she wants to. Has issues with thrombois in legs and hypertension, she is on counadin and should be on bp med but refuses to take it. Depression and anxiety are also problems. She is difficult to deal with as moods are ever changing. Financial needs to be put in order but she doesn’t seem to want to do these things... any ideas?
Elle in Texas, 47
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Back Pain Advice
Hi Doctor Marion,
What type of help devices are available in my area to help a patient that has back pain due to pancreatic cancer. My brother in law piles pillows on his back and I wondered if there is anything available to help with this. Also what can be expected as the cancer worsens? My family is praying for a miracle but if God does not grant us that miracle what else do we watch for to show the cancer is advancing. Do the legs and stomach swell? Because my brother in law has swelling on his stomach and his legs.
Sophia in Washington, 39
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Getting Out
My best friend is now 82. He was a world traveler at one time, but now he’s not interested in anything. Can going out close to home or to see a local event be ok for this former globetrotter?
Becket in New York
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A Few More Travel Tips
Hi Doctor Marion,
Can you give me some guidance on how to prepare for a trip that we’re taking with my elderly neighbor?
Can you give me some guidance on how to prepare for a trip that we’re taking with my elderly neighbor?
Traves in Connecticut
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Driving Your Elder
Dear Doctor Marion,
I don’t want to treat my great Aunt like a child when I drive with her. How can I buckle her up so I know she’s safe? After all, she is an adult.
I don’t want to treat my great Aunt like a child when I drive with her. How can I buckle her up so I know she’s safe? After all, she is an adult.
Hunter in Washington
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Taking Care of Feet
There are so many things that need to be done for my older brother but I don’t even know where to start. Please suggest something that’s pretty easy for me to do for him since I’m now his caregiver.
Henrick in Ontario, Canada
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Oversized Clothing
Dear Doctor Marion,
I have such a hard time dressing my wife. She is older than me and is getting less flexible. How can I help her and make us both feel more comfortable and make our lives easier?
I have such a hard time dressing my wife. She is older than me and is getting less flexible. How can I help her and make us both feel more comfortable and make our lives easier?
David in Michigan
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Making Exercise Fun
Dear Doctor Marion,
Me and my mother live together and I know she has to exercise, and so do I, so how can I make exercise fun for both of us?
Me and my mother live together and I know she has to exercise, and so do I, so how can I make exercise fun for both of us?
Mary Jane in Connecticut
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Speedy Grandma
My 92 year-old grandmother currently resides in a nursing home. We are fortunate enough to see her once a month or so, and she appears to be doing well. Sometimes in fact, she's doing so well that she moves very quickly and as a matter of fact, slipped not too long ago and fractured her collarbone. Is there anything we can do to continue encouraging her independence while safely restricting her speedy movement?
Cari in Kentucky
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Driving: A Matter of Life and Death
I've tried everything and my father refuses to stop driving. He has lost most of his vision to macular degeneration. What else can I do to convince him?
Matt in Manitoba
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Time for a Cruise
My mother, who's in her 70s, is very excited about our upcoming Caribbean cruise. Her first vacation in 30-some years! I've created and shared an itinerary for her, so she can start planning. I'd like your help in making it a memorable, safe trip. She is mobile and still quite alert, just a little slow and sometimes forgetful. If you have any tips on packing medicines, avoiding thieves, navigating the airport, etc., I'd be grateful.
Joyce in Wisconsin
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Eye Closure
Dear Doctor Marion, My mother is 84 yrs old and in pretty good shape for her age, but this last year, she has started keeping her eyes closed most of the time even while eating! I have asked her why and she tells me she dosen't know. We have taken her to her eye doctor, her psychiatrist and her regular Doctor to see if it could be a reaction to her medications, or some other cause, but none of these doctors has an answer.
Dad123
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Wheelchair Cushions
Hi. My mother is now legally blind and confined to a wheelchair all day as the result of a stroke two years ago. Please advise what type of wheelchair cushion is the best to reduce pressure sores on her bottom. I have seen egg carton foam and gel with foam. Also, are there any groups that visit nursing homes for prayer? Thanks.
Barbara in Maryland, 59
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Elder Hostel
My mother passed on two years ago. In the last year or so, my dad has caught the travel bug, but he has run out of travel partners. He’s on a limited budget, and that makes it a bit difficult. Where can he go to find older people to travel with?
Eddy in Alaska, 39
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Beat the Heat
With many hot days coming up on the calendar, I worry about my father who is in ill health. I take care of him on the weekends. Do you have any suggestions on how to “beat the heat”?
Florence in North Carolina, 59
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Elder Travel
My parents are older and quite frail now, but they still love to travel. In fact, it’s what they live for besides their grandkids. But I worry about their safety. How can I be at my most relaxed when they go on their adventures?
Frieda in Arkansas, 64
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Airport Restrictions
With all of the changes being made to airport security, what are my parents allowed to take on a plane when they travel? My dad needs to have his heart medication handy.
Mike in Florida, 48
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Taking Grandma Out
Do you have any tips for when I take my grandma out that can make it a fool-proof outing?
Teresa in Washington, 38
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The Magic of Velcro
I’m a caregiver for my 85 year-old father and he has a terrible time tying his own shoes. Is there anything I can do?
Lisa in Connecticut, 50
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Travel Tips
My mother and father have always been big travelers, and they still want to travel. Should they limit this activity at their advanced age (84 and 79)?
Sammy in South Carolina, 59
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To Drive or Not to Drive?
My mother is a danger on the road, but I’m having trouble taking her keys away. What should I do?
Coretta in Texas, 49
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Wheelchairs Are Wonderful
My father just turned 90, and he uses a wheelchair to get around. I want to be sure that I know how to use one so I can lend a hand when I visit. Do you have any suggestions?
Barbara in Wyoming, 64
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