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My grandfather is suffering from wound in the leg that is not healing. What can I do?

My grandfather is 92 years old and had a fall in which he suffered a wound in his leg. The wound is now beginning to spread all over the leg and has severe pus oozing out of it....
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My father has lost his appetite and sleeps odd hours. What is the problem?

My father is 84 years old and he is unable to take in his food properly. He seems to have lost his appetite. Apart from this he is also sleeping at odd hours and seems to be...
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How can I make certain my mom is taking care of herselff?

My mom is 75. I think she taking care of herself (she lives independently) but how can I be certain?
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My grandpa started walking much slower--anything we can do?

My grandpa overall is in very good health. He is 82 with no health conditions and he monitors his health regularly. But our family noticed he has been walking much slower within...
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I think my grandfather is showing first signs of memory loss. What can I do?

Within the last couple of years I noticed my grandfather is forgetting things and repeating things he's already told or asked me. His wife sees it also but isn't doing anything...
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My father needs help but doesn't want to live in a home - what can I do?

My father is 81. He moves around pretty well but has a ton of memory issues and sometimes forgets where he is. We live two hours away and I can't help him all that much. How...
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My knees are cracking all the time - Do I need PT?

Whenever I stand up and start walking, my knees crack for a couple of strides. It happens every time no matter how long I'd been sitting. Should I be worried?
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Weight loss in an older person

My mom is 90. She has lost a lot of weight in the last year. She is pretty healthy otherwise, she just doesn't want to eat. Should she try an appetite stimulant?
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When should I see a geriatrician?

I am 81 years old and healthy. I am able to exercise every day. Should I be seeing a geriatrician?
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Sleep problems and Alzheimer's

My mother has Alzheimer's (mild to moderate). I am her main caregiver. She is not sleeping well. How can I best help her?
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UTI infection question

How is it that a UTI can have such an effect on an older person? How does it affect their memory?
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