I have heard that Suboxone could be used for pain in the elderly population to take the place of the many pain medications they may be on. such as morphine and Oxycodone Does anyone do this and how would I approach my Mother's Doctor about this. .
My Mom is 92 years old. Has been living on her own in Elderly housing for 20 years. Her dementia consisted of repeating and repeating, forgetting who visited, etc. but went throughout her normal activities w/some services very well and very happiy. Always knew us but was starting to forget other people but after prompting she would be ok.
3 weeks ago she developed a very severe resistant UTI and then got c-dift (not sure how to spell that). Anyway ended up dilusional, confused, etc.
In fact, most Doctors have to re-adjust the dosage for their elderly patients on medications because the elderly respond differently to meds.
So I guess what I'm saying is that your "elderly friend" should contact her/his Doctor immediately and let her/his Doctor know of these "agitate/angry" responses to her/his meds.
Tarrie, since you came her on behalf of your elderly friend, maybe you can guide your friend in the process.
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Can edema of the feet and ankles cause confusion in the elderly at times? Also can you explain if left ventricle systolic dysfunction means right or left heart failure?
There are almost no institutions for the elderly, and few elderly people receive pensions. Most elderly people are therefore completely dependent on their families -- and traditionally primarily on the women family members. However, Chinese women, too, are much more likely to be out working now than previously. The family as a network is also being weakened by rapid urbanisation.
I am going to take a leap and assume that what you meant to ask was "Is it a good idea to give Prozac to the elderly?" and not "Is an elderly person worth treating?".
The FDA approved Prozac for use in geriatric populations in 1999 so it would seem it is relatively safe to prescribe it for your father.
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She usually only uses the actuator instead of manually to the manipulations when dealing with the elderly, because the elderly have special needs and are more fragile than younger adults. My chiropractor will allow the elderly to warm up with the heating pad to relax the muscles. She does that for me, too, as that seems to be the only thing that works for me, too, even though I'm nowhere near to being elderly.
Im concerned about side effects from certain meds. that an elderly person was prescibed from a psychiatrist. If you maybe depressed and never took psychotropic drugs, can one side effect lead to screaming uncontrollably. Does your brain reject chemicals that the body doesn't understand.
How do you cope when there is tension between you and an elderly family member who live in the same house?
Are the blood blisters in the arms and legs of some elderly a vitamin or mineral deficiency? If so, what will help?
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Medications in the elderly is tricky, just as it is in children. The geriatric population tends to be more sensitive to medications and often require closer monitoring. Is your grandmother being seen by a doctor who specializes in geriatric patients? If not, that may be something to think about.
The only medication you listed that I could imagine might be an issue is the Seroquel, the other medications shouldn't really cause a behavioral/mood issue.
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