Should I worry about my grandmother's medication?
Question: My 86 year old grandmother does not have Alzheimer's or dementia but has had two stressed and confused episodes in the past year. She has high blood pressure and has been taking Seroquel 12.5mg at night to keep her calm and get to sleep. Should I be worried about her taking this drug? Dr.… read more
My husband has had cancer for a year now and I am his only caregiver. There have not been any offers of help from his family. Not even a ride, lunch, or even just texting and telling my husband how the grandchildren are. This is making things difficult for my husband and myself. I don't want to be bothered with them at this point. Can you help?
Question: My husband has had stage three or four pancreatic cancer for a year now, and I am his only caregiver. His tumor had spread but heavy duty chemo has made it shrink. He is still on chemo and every three months we leave town to go to the Institute where he is receiving medical… read more
I am 52 years old, my husband is 47. He has degenerative disc disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and carpel tunnel syndrome. I am really frustrated that he doesn't want to help himself. I feel totally lost. I have no motivation. Is there someplace I could go to talk to someone?
Question: I am 52 years old, my husband is 47. He has degenerative disc disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and carpel tunnel syndrome. He is on oxycodone, gabepentin, and flexaril. When he goes to the doctor he doesn't tell him that all he does is eat, sleep, and shower. I tell him that he isn't helping himself… read more
My husband is afflicted with Parkinson's disease and I have been his caregiver for 16 years. I can't do it anymore. What are my options?
Question: My husband is afflicted with Parkinson's disease and I have been his caregiver for 16 years. I can't do it anymore. He insists there is no problem. What are my options? I'm not getting any sleep and when he falls, I can't pick him up. My health is being compromised and I'm at my… read more
My parents' house needs a lot of work before home care can come in. What can I do?
Question: My father has mid to late stage Alzheimer's/dementia with obsessive compulsive disorder. The house is in need of a lot of work to make it more accessible, safer and ready for home health to come in to help my mom bath him, wash his hair, clip his nails, keep him dry due to… read more
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