Instructions for Geriatric Patients

1 Confusion Depression (Caregiver's Guide) Dementia (Caregiver's Guide) Delirium (Caregiver's Guide) Disruptive Behavior (Caregiver's Guide) Memory Aids Driving 2 Cerebrovascular Disease Stroke Stroke (Caregiver's Guide) Ischemic Stroke (Caregiver's Guide) Transient Ishemic Attack (TIA) Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Intracranial Bleeding Rehabilitation After Stroke Aspirin Treatment for Prevention of Stroke Swallowing Difficulty After Stroke (Dysphagia) PEG (Percutaneous Gastrotomy) Tubes Feeding Tubes (Nasojejunal Tubes) 3 Tremors Parkinsonian Tremor Benign Essential Tremor and Senile Tremor Tardive Dyskinesia 4 Sleep Disturbances Insomnia Insomnia (Caregiver's Guide) Somnolence Disorders in the Sleep-Wake Cycle Jet Lag Sleep Walking 5 Falls and Instability Falls and Instability After a Fall (Caregiver's Guide) Shoes and Falls Canes and Walkers 6 Special Senses: Vision, Hearing, Taste and Smell Taste and Smell Presbyopia Cataracts Glare Low Vision (Caregiver's Guide) Glaucoma Dry Eyes Sudden Visual Loss Ptosis (Dropping of the Eyelid) Hearing Loss - Presbycusis Hearing Loss - Presbycusis (Caregiver's Guide) Dizziness (Vertigo) Otis Media (Ear Infection) Taste Smell Macular Degeneration Retinal Tear and Retinal Detachment Laser Treatment in the Eye Contact Lenses Hearing Aids Cochlear Implants 7 Incontinence Incontinence (General) Stress Incontinence Incontinence and Prostatic Disease Incontinence and dementia (Caregiver's Guide) Fecal Incontinence 8 Gastrointestinal Problems Dental Hygiene Gingivitis Dry Mouth Dry Mouth (Caregiver's Guide) Swallowing Difficulties Heartburn Hiatal Hernia Aspirin, NSAIDs, and Stomach Irritation Helicobacter Pylori Infection (Gastritis) Peptic Ulcer Disease Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding Inflammatory Bowel Disease Irritable Colon Syndrome Functional Gastrointestinal Disease Prolapsed Hemorrhoids Anal Fissure Constipation Fecal Impaction Diarrhea Enemas Fiber Therapy Swallowing Studies (Esophageal Motility) Upper GI Endoscopy Colonoscopy Colon Polyps Liver Biopsy Liver Transplant Diabetes and the Intestine Bloating 9 Cardiovascular Problems Angina Pectoris Nitroglycerin Tablets Nitroglycerin Paste Nitroglycerin Patches Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmias Pacemakers Heart Failure Myocardial Infarction Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Aortic Aneurysm Primary Varicose Veins Secondary Varicose Veins Edema of the Legs (Dropsy) Edema of the Legs (Dropsy) (Caregiver's Guide) Hypertension Portal Hypertension Beta Blockers Cardiac Catheterization Nitroglycerin Spray Implanted Cardioverters Ultrasound for Aortic Aneurysm 10 Pulmonary Problems Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Metered Dose Inhalers Stopping Smoking Pneumonia Influenza Vaccination Pneumococcal Immunization Tuberculosis Pulmonary Embolism Selective Cough SARS 11 Nutrition Lactose Intolerance Cholesterol Cholesterol Lowering Diets Weight Loss Obesity and Weight Loss Malnutrition Carbohydrate Restriction and Weight Loss Intestinal Gas Cholesterol and Sodium Restricted Diet Fat and Cholesterol Restricted Diet Sodium Controlled Diet Fiber Enhanced Diet Lactose Controlled Diet Liquid Diet, Clear Liquid Diet, Full Soft Diet 12 Hematologic Problems Anemia Pernicious Anemia Vitamin B12 Deficiency Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Bruising 13 Endocrine Problems Hypothyroidism Thyroid Nodules Hyperthyroidism Diabetes Mellitus Infections in Diabetics Testing Blood Sugar Hemoglobin H1C 14 Genitourinary and Sexual Problems Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Prostatic Cancer Hematuria (Blood in Urine) Vaginitis Sexuality Male Impotence Dyspareunia PSA Testing 15 Temperature Regulation Hypothermia Hyperthermia 16 Rheumatic and Orthopedic Problems Osteoporosis Foot Problems Osteoarthritis Arthritis of the Wrist and Hand Arthritis of the Knee Arthritis of the Hip Hip Replacement Gout Polymyalgia Rheumatica Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis) Muscle Cramps Knee Replacement REMICAID Infusion Immunosuppressive Therapy 17 Skin Problems Pressure Sores (Caregiver's Guide) Contact Dermatitis Dry Skin Itching Sun-Exposed Skin Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Fungal Infections Hair Loss 18 Surgery in the Elderly Surgery in the Elderly Inguinal Hernia Laparoscopic Surgery 19 Infections HIV and AIDS Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) Influenza Immunization 20 Paget's Disease of Bone Paget's Disease of Bone 21 Fitness Walking as Exercise Water Walking 22 End of Life and Legal Issues End of Life Legal Issues 23 Charts and Diagrams