Understanding Low Blood Oxygen Levels in Advanced Parkinson's Patients
Decreased blood oxygen saturation? Dear Dr. Liang, My mother-in-law, who is 71 years old and in the late stages of Parkinson's disease, has been bedridden. On February 19, she experienced a high fever of 40 degrees Celsius due to a ureteral stone obstruction and was hospita...
Dr. Liang Yinpan Reply:
Dear Ms. Wang, Your mother-in-law is in the late stages of Parkinson's disease and is bedridden. Her physical condition is already weak, and this recent infection has further deteriorated her health. Her ability to expectorate has decreased, and the accumulation of secretio...[Read More] Understanding Low Blood Oxygen Levels in Advanced Parkinson's Patients
Home Care for End-Stage Parkinson's: Managing Oxygen and Heart Rate
Home healthcare Hello, Dr. Liang. My mother-in-law is a patient in the advanced stage of Parkinson's disease and is 70 years old. She is currently being cared for at home by family members. Recently, her blood oxygen levels have been between 88 and 93, and her heart rate flu...
Dr. Liang Yinpan Reply:
Dear Ms. Xiu: It is best for your mother-in-law's blood oxygen levels to be maintained above 92%, as lower levels can lead to organ hypoxia and deterioration. It is advisable to provide supplemental oxygen to improve her blood oxygen saturation, in order to prevent organ fai...[Read More] Home Care for End-Stage Parkinson's: Managing Oxygen and Heart Rate
Home Care for End-Stage Parkinson's: Managing Oxygen Levels and Heart Rate
Home healthcare Hello, Dr. Liang. My mother-in-law is a patient in the late stage of Parkinson's disease and is 70 years old. She is currently being cared for at home by family members. Recently, her blood oxygen levels have been between 88 and 93, and her heart rate fluctua...
Dr. Liang Yinpan Reply:
Hello Ms. Hsu: It is best for your mother-in-law's blood oxygen levels to be maintained above 92%, as lower levels can lead to organ hypoxia and deterioration. Providing supplemental oxygen to increase blood oxygen saturation is advisable to prevent organ failure and potenti...[Read More] Home Care for End-Stage Parkinson's: Managing Oxygen Levels and Heart Rate
Home Care for End-Stage Parkinson's: Managing Oxygen and Heart Rate
Home healthcare Hello, Dr. Liang. My mother-in-law is a patient with advanced Parkinson's disease, and she is 70 years old. She is currently being cared for at home by family members. Recently, her blood oxygen levels have been between 88 and 93, and her heart rate fluctuate...
Dr. Liang Yinpan Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsu: It is best for your mother-in-law's blood oxygen levels to be maintained above 92%, as lower levels can lead to organ hypoxia and deterioration. It is advisable to provide supplemental oxygen to improve blood oxygen saturation, in order to prevent organ failure...[Read More] Home Care for End-Stage Parkinson's: Managing Oxygen and Heart Rate
Effective Care Strategies for Elderly Patients with Multiple Health Issues
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 ...
Dr. Liao Miaoyu Reply:
Hello Michelle, based on what you mentioned: 1. If there are symptoms resembling seizures, it is advisable to seek emergency medical attention. 2. It is recommended that you visit the geriatrics or family medicine department at a nearby hospital for further evaluation, similar to...[Read More] Effective Care Strategies for Elderly Patients with Multiple Health Issues
Managing Excess Mucus in Elderly Patients with Parkinson's Disease
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...
Dr. Liang Yinpan Reply:
Hello May: Your father is experiencing continuous vomiting of clear phlegm throughout the day, which is likely related to his deteriorating swallowing function due to Parkinson's disease. The phlegm contains a significant amount of saliva secreted by the salivary glands, whi...[Read More] Managing Excess Mucus in Elderly Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Addressing Abnormal Behaviors in Elderly Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Abnormal behavior in the elderly Hello Dr. Shen, My father is 79 years old and has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for about 10 years. In recent years, the effectiveness of his medication has decreased, and his mobility has become increasingly impaired. His cognitiv...
Dr. Shen Zhengnan Reply:
Hello, Ms. Xiao Guai. After a period of illness, Parkinson's disease patients, especially the elderly, have about a 20% chance of developing dementia. Based on your description, the changes in your father's orientation and behavioral control indeed warrant consideration...[Read More] Addressing Abnormal Behaviors in Elderly Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Understanding Dementia: Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis in Seniors
Is it dementia? My grandfather is 76 years old. Since the beginning of December, he has frequently been unaware of what he is doing. Initially, he could still recognize family members, but in recent days, he not only fails to recognize them but also has become very irritable, oft...
Dr. Lin Yanhong Reply:
Hello: Your grandfather started showing changes only in early December. If there were no prior warning signs, this should still be considered an acute change, and organic factors cannot be ruled out. A normal EEG does not necessarily mean there is no issue. A detailed neurologica...[Read More] Understanding Dementia: Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis in Seniors