Older Patients, Wiser Care Archive October 2009

  1. Dad Refuses to Take His Blood-Pressure Pills. What's a Son -– and a Doctor -– to Do? October 30, 2009

    What To Do When Parents Refuse to Take Alzheimer's Pills. Get the information you need about Alzheimer's medication and refusal to take medication at Caring.com. Alzheimer's medications...  Read more


  2. The Man Couldn't Walk. Why Did the ER Miss His Fractured Pelvis? October 23, 2009

    Misdiagnosed Fractured Pelvis. Learn how an ER can misdiagnose a pelvis fracture, how to recognize and react to a fractured pelvis....  Read more


  3. The man seemed to need more blood pressure meds. Why did I withhold them? October 09, 2009

    Learn why some doctors may give the wrong medical advice to an older loved one and how to assist doctors in getting a more complete health assessment to avoid bad medical advice....  Read more