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Please feel free to ask anything, but the more specific you are, the easier it is for me. Please share as many details as you are comfortable doing. I do check my Emails daily Monday through Friday so you should receive an answer within 24 hours on most business days. Thanks.
GERONTOLOGY (NURSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELDERLY) I have 25+ years experience working with the elderly. I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. My areas of expertise include: Gerontology / Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Private Nursing Services, Intermediate / Extended Care. I also have a personal interest in Homeopathic and Eastern Medicine. If I can not answer your question I'll do my best to direct you to an appropriate resource. Thank you.
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20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care.
Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Hello Paige and thanks for writing, I will do my best to compile PD-specific information for you. PD is a terrible disease which slowly depletes pretty much every bodily function – much like ageing
According to North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services: "Once you have an initial list of facilities, you should contact them and inquire if they are Medicaid and Medicare certified, if there
Hi Mabel and thanks for writing, You'd really need to speak with the Social Worker at your Mother's AL home or at a local Residential Care facility as the guidelines vary widely state to state, and
Hello Angela and thanks for writing, I will do my best to compile PD-specific information for you. PD is a terrible disease which slowly depletes pretty much every bodily function – much like ageing
Hi Jennifer and thanks for writing, It can be a challenge to get medications into patient’s who prefer to spit them out. Here is some advice and ideas to try: -ask the pharmacist if any of the medications

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