Geriatrics Q&A - Page 2

Brain issues? Hello, Doctor: I underwent an MRI scan of my head, and the report indicated "Diffuse widening of sulci and cisterns suggesting brain atrophy." However, I currently do not have any cognitive issues, and my memory is normal. Do I need treatment for this? Is ...

Elderly Depression Hello Doctor: My father-in-law is currently 72 years old and has been a dialysis patient for nearly 10 years. Since I married into the family about a year ago, I have noticed that he watches television for more than 10 hours a day. He tends to wake up early, ar...

Excessive phlegm in the elderly? Hello, Director Liang! I would like to consult you regarding my father, who is 82 years old and has Parkinson's disease. His swallowing function has deteriorated, and he currently weighs only 50 kilograms. He especially has difficulty drinkin...

My dad is 62 years old, and the words he uses when speaking often confuse people about what he is trying to say? He had a car accident in his 30s, but there was no brain injury. Our family has noticed that his choice of words is strange; for example, he refers to steamed buns as ...

My mother's feet have a deep purple color on the dorsum, resembling bruising, accompanied by streaks of blood? My mother's lower leg has a dense network of purple microvessels, and the top of her foot is deep purple, which worsens in cold weather. She has been suffering...

Issues with Appetite After Elderly Patients Experience Syncope Hello, doctor! My father (80 years old) suddenly fainted last Thursday (February 4) while using the bathroom at home and was sent to the emergency room. Before fainting, he experienced chills and coughing. During the ...

A 70-year-old elderly person experiences pain while walking on the left foot? Hello, my 70-year-old father-in-law has been experiencing pain in his left leg while walking, and the pain feels like it's affecting the entire leg. He is currently taking acetaminophen for pain re...

Grandma is experiencing dizziness symptoms (medical consultations have been unhelpful)? My grandmother has heart issues (she has a pacemaker) and is currently on medication for hypertension. Recently, she has been experiencing frequent dizziness, leading to discomfort (despite mu...

Mother's condition? Hello, Dr. Liao. My mother is 65 years old and in good health. She cooks every day and enjoys making cakes and pastries during holidays. She also has a habit of reading the news. Recently, she has been quite busy due to the New Year festivities. During th...

What is the amount for feeding via a nasogastric tube? Hello, doctor. My grandfather is currently 88 years old and started using a nasogastric tube in April of this year. He has gradually been able to swallow on his own, and for lunch, he can eat porridge. He also eats fruit dail...

Dementia in the elderly My grandmother is 75 years old and often has trouble sleeping at night, so she has been taking sleeping pills. Recently, I noticed that her short-term memory seems to be declining; for example, she quickly forgets things she has just said. There was also a...

Memory decline in the elderly? Which outpatient department? Tests and examinations? My father recently told me that he has been experiencing cognitive decline, with poor short-term memory and sometimes forgetting how to navigate nearby streets. What tests can be done regarding me...

Father's hearing and vision are rapidly deteriorating? Hello Doctor: My father is 78 years old and had a stroke two years ago. Initially, he had some mobility issues and was unable to speak, but after continuous treatment for six months, his mobility and speech have improved...

My mother's health is deteriorating, and as her child, I feel anxious but helpless? Dear Doctor, My mother was hospitalized for cellulitis in her arm at the end of September, receiving antibiotics for three weeks at a local hospital and Cheng Kung University Hospital. Since...

Dementia in the elderly? Hello Doctor, my father is 62 years old. In the past two weeks, I have noticed a few concerning things. He has forgotten to take food out after cooking twice, and once he intended to call my sister but ended up calling me instead. However, these incidents...

Dementia in the elderly? The elderly person is 70 years old, in good health, and walks even faster than younger people. They are usually clear-minded and remember both short-term and long-term events, and their communication is normal. However, recently it has been noticed that i...

In the case of an elderly patient with hernia and pneumonia who has not had a bowel movement for five days, and is experiencing bloating and abdominal pain after an enema, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly rather than just continue to observe. These symptoms coul...

Symptoms in the elderly Hello doctor, my father is 68 years old and has been retired for 3 to 4 years. Recently, he often feels a sense of heaviness in his upper abdomen and has trouble sleeping at night, frequently waking up, which leads to daytime drowsiness and feelings of diz...

Insomnia in the Elderly My father is around 65 years old and has been experiencing significant insomnia issues over the past couple of years. Although he has consulted a sleep specialist, the doctor only prescribed sleeping medications for him to use. He reports that his sleep qu...

Dementia in the elderly - Symptoms in the elderly - Alcohol consumption Hello, my father has a long-standing habit of drinking alcohol. Two weeks ago, after a gathering, he suddenly experienced memory loss and has been unable to recall events from that day. Initially, we thought ...