Understanding Grandmother's Mental Health: Coping with Anxiety and Depression
Grandmother's psychological issues? Hello, doctor. My grandmother has been experiencing symptoms of depression, panic, and anxiety. She has needed family companionship for many years, which has been a significant concern for us. I live in a single-parent household, and my fa...
Dr. Lin Jiannan reply Geriatrics
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your inquiry and for your message. Since Dr. Lin has left our hospital to start a private practice, I am responding to your questions on his behalf. Based on your description, it is clear that you are concerned about your grandmother's conditio...[Read More] Understanding Grandmother's Mental Health: Coping with Anxiety and Depression
Understanding Sleep Issues in Elderly Patients: A Case Study
Sleep Issues in the Elderly Dear Dr. Lin, Hello, my father is 82 years old. Recently, he caught a cold, and two days ago, he started experiencing involuntary shaking of his hands and feet while sleeping, as well as talking in his sleep. Since my father values health and has not ...
Dr. Lin Jiannan reply Geriatrics
In your letter, you mentioned that your father has recently experienced "involuntary shaking of his limbs while sleeping, as well as sleep talking." These symptoms may indicate primary sleep-related disorders that are more common in some elderly individuals, or they cou...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Issues in Elderly Patients: A Case Study