Elderly, Geriatrics FAQ

Elderly patients with nasogastric tubes may experience aspiration issues? Hello doctor, my grandmother has been having difficulty breathing these past few days. She was admitted to the hospital with low blood pressure and spent some time in the intensive care unit before being tr...

What should I do if my elderly father feels like vomiting after taking a bite of food? The elderly father, who was previously able to eat normally, was hospitalized for pneumonia for a month. Two weeks after discharge, the nasogastric tube was removed, and he has been consuming f...

Elderly patients with nasogastric tube insertion may experience aspiration issues? Hello doctor, my grandmother has been experiencing difficulty breathing and low blood pressure, which led to her being admitted to the intensive care unit. After about two days, she was transferred...

A 66-year-old father is experiencing difficulty walking in a short period of time and has a weakened mental state. Urgent attention is needed? Hello Doctor, my father has been without teeth and has not had dentures for nearly a year, which has led to insufficient food intake. Rec...

The elderly person was generally healthy, but after a serious illness, their physical strength has significantly declined? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask for advice regarding medical management for my grandfather, who is currently 97 years old. Two years ago, he experienced c...

Elderly individuals with multiple illnesses who have difficulty eating and frequently experience nausea require careful management. Here are some recommended care strategies: 1. **Nutritional Assessment**: Conduct a thorough assessment of their nutritional needs and preferences ...

Experiencing hunger but feeling nauseous at the sight of food? My mother is 81 years old and has been diagnosed with breast cancer for 10 years, continuously receiving treatment. Due to concerns about infection during the pandemic, she interrupted her chemotherapy for the past ye...

Regarding the family's medical condition? In recent months, my grandmother has frequently complained of knee pain. After going to the hospital, she was diagnosed with arthritis. She has previously experienced joint effusion and had it drained. Recently, she fell and got inju...

Antibody testing for hepatitis B virus carriers? The elderly care center requires a test report for "HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen) and Anti-HBs (Hepatitis B surface antibody)." If an elderly individual is confirmed to be a carrier of Hepatitis B, will the test res...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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? 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...

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 ...

It is unclear whether it is a psychological disorder or symptoms of aging? Hello Doctor: My grandmother is 80 years old. She has always had a bit of a temper, but recently her condition has worsened. She often gets angry for no apparent reason, and it lasts for a long time. For e...