# Senior health **URL:** https://community.patient.info/c/senior-health/28.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [About the Senior health category](https://community.patient.info/t/about-the-senior-health-category/807029)
**Author:** [@discourse\_admin](https://community.patient.info/u/discourse_admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2025 11:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/about-the-senior-health-category/807029 "2025-09-25T11:17:36Z")
--- ## [Behavioral changes](https://community.patient.info/t/behavioral-changes/947473)
**Author:** [@Ciko](https://community.patient.info/u/Ciko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2026 08:00 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/behavioral-changes/947473 "2026-07-04T08:00:14Z")
My father 61 years old has history of colon cancer surgery, currently on CAPOX/XELOX chemotherapy (Oxaliplatin + Capecitabine/Xeloda). After surgery he developed major behavioral changes: confusion and poor judgment f… --- ## [Worried about mum](https://community.patient.info/t/worried-about-mum/821976)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1365143](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1365143)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2025 15:36 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/worried-about-mum/821976 "2025-10-22T15:36:18Z")
Hi I am really worried about my mum, who I live with. She has had chronic pain for some time in her legs. Anyway she has other health problems and recently they changed her bp medication as her bp was very high and it ha… --- ## [Travel Health Precautions and Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)](https://community.patient.info/t/travel-health-precautions-and-thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac/821905)
**Author:** [@Ahmed\_Azeem](https://community.patient.info/u/Ahmed_Azeem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2025 11:14 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/travel-health-precautions-and-thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac/821905 "2025-10-13T11:14:26Z")
Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip to Thailand soon and I read that travelers need to fill out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival. Since I have some ongoing health conditions and regularly take medica… --- ## [Insomnia](https://community.patient.info/t/insomnia/815412)
**Author:** [@Rocliff](https://community.patient.info/u/Rocliff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2025 09:06 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/insomnia/815412 "2025-09-21T09:06:34Z")
At 85 my GP will not prescribe any sleeping tablet, I have tried everything that is sold for insomnia for all of this year & nothing can get me to sleep so far. I am really becoming desperate, I can sometimes nod off ar… --- ## [Collecting Saliva sample from an elderly relative (DNA)](https://community.patient.info/t/collecting-saliva-sample-from-an-elderly-relative-dna/802359)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1469141](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1469141)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2023 13:45 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/collecting-saliva-sample-from-an-elderly-relative-dna/802359 "2023-07-18T13:45:48Z")
Hi ALL. Not a medical question as such but hopefully Im in the right area. Im looking to do a DNA test for an elderly relative. Unfortunately collecting the saliva sample by spit is not an option. Has anyone please got a… --- ## [Hospital-induced delirium](https://community.patient.info/t/hospital-induced-delirium/753630)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1351209](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1351209)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2025 13:45 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/hospital-induced-delirium/753630 "2025-07-15T13:45:16Z")
I want to describe my mother’s experience of delirium, which culminated in her death nine days after she was admitted to the hospital. My mother died at the end of 2019. Since that time, I’ve read dozens of articles abou… --- ## [Medication is killing me! What is the best way to stop?](https://community.patient.info/t/medication-is-killing-me-what-is-the-best-way-to-stop/712312)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1264714](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1264714)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2025 20:32 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/medication-is-killing-me-what-is-the-best-way-to-stop/712312 "2025-07-03T20:32:53Z")
Over twenty years ago, I was diagnosed as having Neurelgic Amyotrophy . Then it was Epilepsy. Menieres flowed and a few years ago I was diagnosed with Dementia. I have taken medication continually and progressively. I… --- ## [APOE 4/4 and Optimal Diet?](https://community.patient.info/t/apoe-4-4-and-optimal-diet/642884)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2024 04:41 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/apoe-4-4-and-optimal-diet/642884 "2024-02-23T04:41:39Z")
Earlier last year I discover I carry two copies of the APOE 4 gene, which leaves me with almost 70x the risk of developing Alzheimers later in life. (And typically at an earlier age of around 65). Is anyone else aware … --- ## [Help heating elderly](https://community.patient.info/t/help-heating-elderly/795821)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_367261](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_367261)\ **Replies:** 1
My grandparents worry about heating costs, so my grandad wont hardly put the heating on, what is the best temperature, ie the wall thermostat, the boiler set temp and the radiators? as I tried to help but he wont go thro… --- ## [I have been having nocturnal panic attacks every night, what should I do?](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-been-having-nocturnal-panic-attacks-every-night-what-should-i-do/794610)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1450970](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1450970)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 December 2023 19:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-have-been-having-nocturnal-panic-attacks-every-night-what-should-i-do/794610 "2023-12-31T19:50:41Z")
I wake up in the morning with memory troubles. How can I prevent this? --- ## [Neurological problems](https://community.patient.info/t/neurological-problems/795076)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1452111](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1452111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 December 2023 19:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/neurological-problems/795076 "2023-12-31T19:13:18Z")
for 3 months i started getting my words wrong/struggling to say right word, pausing, stuttering and slurred speech on and off through everyday. went gp and emergency and all was told was anxiety. time went by and got wor… --- ## [42 yr old male and nervous about my memory](https://community.patient.info/t/42-yr-old-male-and-nervous-about-my-memory/714280)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1268155](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1268155)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [31 December 2023 02:32 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/42-yr-old-male-and-nervous-about-my-memory/714280 "2023-12-31T02:32:23Z")
These are notes I took down. Anyone have the same issue and should I go and see a doctor? I have done this multiple times. I have locked the house to leave for the day and as soon as I get to the car, I don’t remember i… --- ## [Pacemakers and Alzheimer's/dementia](https://community.patient.info/t/pacemakers-and-alzheimers-dementia/805226)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1476675](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1476675)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 November 2023 11:25 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/pacemakers-and-alzheimers-dementia/805226 "2023-11-18T11:25:37Z")
my dad has advanced dementia and the cardiologist wants to put a pacemaker in. Does anyone have experience, as a carer, of this? We have many concerns but mainly is it necessary? safe? appropriate for his condition? an… --- ## [Alzheimer's Disease](https://community.patient.info/t/alzheimers-disease/613149)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_722509](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_722509)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2021 03:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/alzheimers-disease/613149 "2021-01-23T03:50:28Z")
I cared for my husband who developed Alzheimer's Disease in 1996, he only went into a nursing home when I could no longer care for him 18 months ago --- ## [My grandma's illness](https://community.patient.info/t/my-grandmas-illness/628397)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1134301](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1134301)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [23 June 2018 12:44 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/my-grandmas-illness/628397 "2018-06-23T12:44:17Z")
from last 6 days ,my grandma's has became very ill,she has loss of appetite,her thrist has increased a lot,has mental confusion,unalble to walk,unable to chew,she is 65 and I think she is also having short memory losses… --- ## [ Which stairlift company should I use?](https://community.patient.info/t/which-stairlift-company-should-i-use/791366)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1442702](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1442702)\ **Replies:** 0
Stair lifts provide a safe and easy way to get up and down the stairs. A stair lift is a safe and affordable way for seniors with limited mobility to navigate between the floor levels of their home. It provides convenien… --- ## [Subdural hematoma ](https://community.patient.info/t/subdural-hematoma/797834)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1458600](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1458600)\ **Replies:** 0
my father was admitted to hospital with a chronic subdural hematoma. he was successfully operated through burr hole surgery. prior to admission he was an active man who went out everyday and played bowls twice a week. h… --- ## [MRI Scan](https://community.patient.info/t/mri-scan/792331)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1445126](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1445126)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2022 09:37 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/mri-scan/792331 "2022-10-28T09:37:45Z")
What does this mean on my MRI report please Age related brain involutional changes with few ischaemic foci could be consequences of small vessel disease --- ## [Medication for diamentia](https://community.patient.info/t/medication-for-diamentia/789356)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_312628](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_312628)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2022 17:58 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/medication-for-diamentia/789356 "2022-08-17T17:58:51Z")
Hello all I am 77 and think I might have early vascular dementia. Is there any medication for it and I cant seem to find any dementia tests on line line that I can try. I would like any advise Denise --- ## [At what point do you decide that your elderly relative needs full time care?](https://community.patient.info/t/at-what-point-do-you-decide-that-your-elderly-relative-needs-full-time/599928)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1064994](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1064994)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2018 12:39 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/at-what-point-do-you-decide-that-your-elderly-relative-needs-full-time/599928 "2018-02-27T12:39:31Z")
It would be really useful to hear people's different experiences with this. It's so hard when it comes to close family, especially when the elderly relative does not want to go into a nursing home and will not even consi… --- ## [Dad with dementia](https://community.patient.info/t/dad-with-dementia/714488)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1268478](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1268478)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2019 22:20 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/dad-with-dementia/714488 "2019-09-22T22:20:19Z")
he has had dementia for about 5 yrs. I’m his youngest daughter taken care of him. He had shortness of breath/ hard time breathing. i called 911. they checked him out, found out he was AFIB. admitted into the hospital. en… --- ## [Help with loss of mobility at night times](https://community.patient.info/t/help-with-loss-of-mobility-at-night-times/752286)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1348652](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1348652)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2020 19:57 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/help-with-loss-of-mobility-at-night-times/752286 "2020-12-28T19:57:39Z")
Hi my mother seems to loose the ability to walk at night times. She is awaiting memory tests for possible vascular dementia or Alzheimer’s. It seems to happen suddenly, one moment she is walking with a walk next minute s… --- ## [Hallucinations in an 83 Year Old Male (My Dad)](https://community.patient.info/t/hallucinations-in-an-83-year-old-male-my-dad/747702)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1336632](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1336632)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2020 22:38 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/hallucinations-in-an-83-year-old-male-my-dad/747702 "2020-10-05T22:38:39Z")
Dad is 83 this year. Mom died 7 years ago. He’s been alone since then, although I live with him and take care of him the best I can. He hasn’t really needed much until recently - I just couldn’t bare the thought of him l… --- ## [Did my mother die?](https://community.patient.info/t/did-my-mother-die/777478)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1411666](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1411666)\ **Replies:** 0
This is a weird one, its been bothering me for years. My elderly mother had lung cancer, which she had forgotten about as she had a diagnosis for Alzheimers ( her short term memory was pretty bad but long term memory st… --- ## [Extreme memory loss, brain fog, headache, eye pain](https://community.patient.info/t/extreme-memory-loss-brain-fog-headache-eye-pain/760467)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1371536](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1371536)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2021 06:35 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/extreme-memory-loss-brain-fog-headache-eye-pain/760467 "2021-12-15T06:35:27Z")
Hi. In the year of 2019 I was having the best time of my life, I had just left a toxic relationship and I was really enjoying the life as I have never enjoyed before. I tried cigarettes and weed for the first time. Thing… --- ## [I can't remember what i did yesterday](https://community.patient.info/t/i-cant-remember-what-i-did-yesterday/661819)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1063620](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1063620)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2020 06:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-cant-remember-what-i-did-yesterday/661819 "2020-06-28T06:50:07Z")
Hi I have brain atrophy a form of Alzheimer's. I'm only 55 and have it for five years. Does anyone else have this symptoms because i am scared. Thank you Mar --- ## [Can somebody explain this to me? (COVID question)](https://community.patient.info/t/can-somebody-explain-this-to-me-covid-question/768321)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1391397](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1391397)\ **Replies:** 0
This is a question about how virulent or ‘transmissible’ the COVID virus is. The CDC said that if you wear a mask when flying in a commercial aircraft then there is nearly no chance at all of catching COVID 19. This is… --- ## [Advice please](https://community.patient.info/t/advice-please/764685)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_41386](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_41386)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2021 20:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/advice-please/764685 "2021-06-15T20:43:40Z")
My mum has just been diagnosed with “mixed dementia” I was told that it meant she has Alzheimers and Vascular Dementia. what exactly are the difference between the two conditions and is one worse than the other? AABB --- ## [Becoming increasingly forgetful/scattty](https://community.patient.info/t/becoming-increasingly-forgetful-scattty/760639)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1371942](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1371942)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2021 09:19 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/becoming-increasingly-forgetful-scattty/760639 "2021-04-23T09:19:14Z")
Hi, I’m only 17 yet I’ve recently noticed a decline in my ability to remember important stuff such as deadlines/keys etc. and is becoming a daily problem where I’m getting into trouble and having to be late to college af… [Next page](https://community.patient.info/c/senior-health/28.md?page=1)