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Is anemia curable?

My grandmother has been diagnosed with anemia a year ago. She's using some medication to treat it. But, I'm wondering is anemia curable?
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Does hearing loss affect speech in adults?

My 75-year-old grandfather lost his hearing. It seems he is getting some speech issues. Does hearing loss affect speech in adults?
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Is a sub-acute rehab center like a nursing home?

My aunt broke her hip and needed to have a hip replacement immediately after it happened. Now, she needs to go to rehab to treat it and the doctors gave my cousin a list of sub-acute...
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Is incontinence common with old age?

My grandmother is 70 years old and I noticed that she has been having trouble holding in her urine and goes to the bathroom a lot more frequently. Is incontinence common with...
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Can grandmother take opioids for acute pain?

My grandmother was dealing with acute pain after having knee replacement surgery, and she was prescribed opioids for treatment. She's 70 years old. Is it safe for her to take...
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How do I help my grandmother's loneliness?

My grandmother is 80 years old and we noticed that she's been feeling very lonely. She's already in a home because my mom decided that it wasn't safe for her to be home alone....
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Are muscle spasms a symptom of Alzheimer's?

My older brother who's 73 was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I noticed that his arm twitches. Could this be from the Alzheimer's?
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What age is a geriatric patient?

My mom is 80 years old and is starting to experience symptoms of dementia. Like, for instance, she sometimes forgets her pills or takes more pills than she needs to. Should we...
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What are the symptoms of being a hoarder?

I think my grandmother is hoarder. We live with her and we always noticed that she kept everything that she was given/had. Now that she's older, 78, it's gotten worse. It's...
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What's the treatment for osteoporosis?

My grandmother wasn't experiencing osteoporosis until she fell and had a bone fracture. The doctor only told us that she should change her diet and take vitamins and supplements....
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How common are anxiety disorders in elderly patients?

My grandmother seems to be getting more and more anxious as she ages. And now that the doctor has diagnosed with dementia, her anxiety is just getting worse. How common are anxiety...
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What supplements help osteoporosis in elderly patients?

My grandmother is 70 years old and her bones are just getting weaker and weaker as she continues to age. Her doctor suggested that she has osteoporosis, but didn't officially...
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Are falls a common risk of Parkinson's disease?

My grandmother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and her symptoms are very severe. Are falls a common complication of this disorder?
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How should I deal with mom's depression associated with Parkinson's?

My mom was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in her sixties, and I can see how this disease is affecting her mentally. She was a very independent woman, and now she depends on...
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Do I need to adjust my house for mother's Parkinson's disease?

My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and she was diagnosed once her symptoms started to become severe. We moved her into my house because she's 80 years old and I...
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How do you prevent osteoporosis?

My grandfather was diagnosed with osteoporosis, and I'm wondering if there's a chance that I could get it. Is it hereditary? How can I prevent it as I get it older?
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What can high blood pressure cause for elderly patients?

My grandfather is 70 years old, and he has serious issues with high blood pressure. Right now he's on Lozol. If he isn't able to manage his blood pressure, how dangerous could...
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What can my grandmother do about diaper rash?

My grandmother started to wear diapers for her incontinence (her doctor recommended it), and now she has a rash from wearing them. What's the best way to get rid of the rash?...
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What are the symptoms of geriatric depression?

My grandmother's 65 years old, and I feel like she is depressed. She cries at strange times throughout the day, and sometimes she doesn't have an appetite. Are these symptoms...
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How dangerous is low blood pressure for elderly patients?

My grandmother recently had a doctor's appointment and she was found with low blood pressure (I'm not sure of the exact numbers). She's 80 years old, but doesn't seem worried...
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