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How do I get rid of dry skin for my mom?

My mother has excessive dry skin especially around her hands and legs. She's 80 years old and has been having this ever since we placed her in a nursing home. What should we...

My father has severe dry skin around his feet. What can I apply?

My father has extremely dry skin around his feet which also seems to be a different color than the rest of his skin. I have applied moisturizers but it's not really helping....

Should my mother continue her metformin?

My mother has been consuming Metformin tablets for over 10 years. She is now 74 years and is experiencing low blood sugar levels. Should she be continuing her metformin tablets?...

My mom has lost about 35 lb in the last 3 months. Is it normal?

My mother has lost about 35 lb in the last 3 months. She is 79 years old and suffers from chronic kidney disease. Is this weight loss normal for someone with a kidney condition?...

When should I move my mother to Geriatric care from her specialty doctor?

I am concerned as my mother is undergoing her treatment for multiple health problems including diabetes and high blood pressure. She is now 78 years old. When is the right time...

How can I manage my father's depression?

My father is completely withdrawn from the family and it seems like he is undergoing depression. What can I do to manage his symptoms?

Is forgetfulness in seniors normal?

My mother is 78 years old and has recently became very forgetful. Is this normal in seniors or is it a sign of something serious?

What are the foods that can relieve constipation in the elderly?

My mom is 87 years old and has been suffering from constipation. Are there any natural, whole foods that can help relieve constipation in the elderly?

My mother is 80 years old and has severe constipation. Can we try home enema?

My mother is 80 years old and lately has been having severe constipation. She is very troubled by it. Considering her age would you recommend home enema or is it too dangerous?...

When does a person need geriatric care?

When is the right time to shift a person under geriatric care from a general practitioner? Is it recommended at a certain age or only upon referral?

Why do falls happen often in elderly people?

My father fell down twice on two consecutive days in the bathroom and is now shaken up. What could have caused these falls? He is 82 years old.

My mother has Alzheimer's disease. How can I prevent it from progressing quickly?

My mother is 93 years old and is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. What can I do to prevent her condition from worsening quickly? I want to help any way that I can.

My mother keeps falling down due to loss of balance. What can we do?

My mother is 72 years old and has fallen three times in the last week due to lack of balance. The falls have been minor but I'm very worried. What can we do?

Can we try home remedies for my father's constipation problem?

My father is 78 years old and has been severely constipated since yesterday. Can I give some home remedies like triphala or husk?

Can diabetes be cured in old age?

My father has been diabetic for the last 45 years. However all of a sudden his sugar levels dropped immensely after taking medication. Will this be permanent?

My mother has heart palpitations after doing work. What could be the reason?

My mother is 75 years old and complains of severe palpitations after doing any sort of work like lifting a box or vacuuming. What could be the reason?

My mother is on over 5 medicines a day. Could this be slowing down her system?

My mother has varied health issues and is currently on about 5 medicines a day. She has several concerns including sleeping during the day, lack of sleep at night, loss of appetite...

My father is undergoing severe depression after my mom passed away. How can we help him?

My father who is a chronic kidney disease patient himself is currently very depressed as my mother suddenly passed away after a heart attack. How can we help him out?

My father is suffering from urine incontinence. Is there a way to manage this?

My father is 76 years old and is suffering from urinary incontinence. Could you please recommend a way in which I could manage it?

My mother's hands are trembling. Is this the start of Parkinson's disease?

My mother is 69 years old and is complaining of her hands trembling. Could it be the start of Parkinson's disease? What is the way to diagnose the condition?

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