Palliative Care Could Help Improve Older Person ’s Quality of Life

Photo credit Toa Heftiba Dear Carol: My mother is 93 years old and depressed. She has advanced macular degeneration, poor hearing and all-over arthritis pain, which can be debilitating. She has medication for heart and blood pressure, but she refuses to take her pills because they make her feel worse. I know that she’s got a lot of challenges and that she’s in pain, but when she says she’s done living, I don’t know what to say or do. I want to tell her that it will all get better, but obviously, it won’t. I’ve suggested that she see a doctor about an antidepressant. She says she doesn’t want to do that. How do I handle this? — SU Continue reading on Inforum for more on how palliative care could help your older adult through after Covid19 recovery: Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  *Incontinence issues? Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. In an effort to support both existing and new customers, Egosan has a new promo code for the purchase of any Egosan product when checking out on Amazon.  Use promo Code: 20ELDERS and SAVE 20% OFF your entire first order.                Related StoriesHow Could Food Affect Incontinence? Some AnswersTypes of Incontinence, Causes and Management ExplainedReach Outside Family for Virtual Visits for Older Adults In Assisted Living 
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