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96 YO Mother fall questions

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@woojr , neuropathy can cause skin to itch. There are medications that treat it, if that’s what it is. You might ask about Gabapentin.

And, I’d seek legal advice about obtaining Guardianship. People who are a danger to themselves or others are subject to court intervention to gain legal control of their activities. For their protection and the public.

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@celia16 I was on Gabapentin for a short time post spine surgery. I'll mention it to the dermatologist tomorrow. Coincidentally I have my routine six month appointment with the same group. I got the impression the PCP wasn't keen on too many meds mainly because of her advanced age.

I just saw mom a couple hours ago and I was thinking about Guardianship going into the visit. She was much better today. We're trying to simplify her understanding of medication taking and reducing her risk of dehydration. She gives all the right answers but she's somehow getting foods with excessive sodium like canned vegetables which uses in soups. We removed a few cans and she thanked us and was unusually cooperative. We also set up using purified bottled water with a schedule. It seems she's been drinking too much water after taking her BP meds. Basically washing the pills out of her system. She's also been taking some fluids she found from online sources that have too much sugar and unknowns.
Finally, she was walking well and was standing while making soup. The kitchen was clean and her appetite was very good. I'll follow up later, thanks for your suggestions.