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Alcohol

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Giving up Moderate Drinking Could Cause Depression

  Stopping moderate drinking may lead to depression. If you or your parent has to stop drinking, look out for signs of depression.

• Blog Post - My parents are begging me for an occasional drink or cigarette -- even though it's against their doctors' orders.

  Advice on whether it's okay for elderly parents, one of whom uses portable oxygen, to occasionally smoke or drink.

• Blog Post - Depressed? Try Sleeping It Off

  Research shows insomnia prolongs depression in some elderly people. Tips to help your parent sleep better -- and help her overcome depression.

• Blog Post - In Men With Type 2 Diabetes, Bedroom Blues May Signal a Broken Heart

  In men with type 2 diabetes, erectile dysfunction may be a warning sign for serious heart trouble, including heart attack and death.

• Blog Post - Too Much and Too Little Shut-Eye May Be Bad for Health

  Too little and too much sleep can be a health hazard. Find tips on helping your parents get just the right amount of rest.

• Blog Post - Memory Trouble? Don't Assume It's Alzheimer's

  Memory loss isn't always Alzheimer's: a review of types of memory loss

• Blog Post - Prescription Addiction: Are Your Parents at Risk?

  Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a growing problem among the elderly.

Questions & Answers

• Question - My father has bladder cancer and he no longer want to eat or drink. Is there anything we can do?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can Alzheimer's lead to dehydration?

  Can Alzheimer's cause dehydration? Yes, Alzheimer's can lead to dehydration because the patient forgets to drink or doesn't realize she's thirsty.

• Question - Is it OK if my mom with type 2 diabetes drinks alcohol?

  Is it OK to drink alcohol with type 2 diabetes? My mother likes to drink alcohol socially, but I worry that this will affect her type 2 diabetes.

• Question - Is it ok to drink alcohol while getting chemo?

  Is it safe to drink alcohol while on chemo? Drinking alcohol while undergoing chemo puts an extra strain on your liver and has a sedative effect.

• Question - My dad eats lots of sweets and doesn't like to drink water--could he have diabetes?

  Find out if a sweet tooth or a lack of thirst are symptoms for type 2 diabetes.

• Question - My husband has stage 2 testicular cancer and received a...

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• Question - How does drinking alchohol affect chemotherapy?

  Is drinking alcohol on chemotherapy dangerous? Yes, drinking while undergoing chemo for cancer can be harmful, even if it's just social drinking.

• Question - Do I have any legal rights over my sister who is an alcoholic and neglects to eat or take her medicine for her Type 1 diabetes?

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• Question - Is excessively drinking alcohol while receiving chemo unsafe?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Could my father's loud snoring be caused by a medical problem?

  Loud snoring may indicate a medical problem like sleep apnea. Loud snoring could also be caused by obesity, alcohol, smoking, and medications.

• Question - Why do elderly women contract numerous urinary tract infections?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Do I tell my mother her memory trouble is Alzheimer's?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - My mother is dying and has stopped eating. How long can the body sustain itself without food?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What could be causing my 80-year-old father's repeated falls?

  My elderly parent falls repeatedly. What's causing these falls -- could they be caused by a health condition such as his heart disease or dizziness?

• Question - Answer to hiding medications in food or drinks.

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What sort of refreshments should I have at a wake?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What or how do I get help, for a 76 yr old father drinking to the point of falling down?

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• Question - How do I get my dementia patient to eat?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I help my anxious mother sleep better?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Will cutting down on liquids help my father's incontinence?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I get my father to stop smoking now that he's had a heart attack?

  This question has been answered by two Community Members

• Question - Can low hemoglobin be causing my father's fatigue, and, if so, what can I do to help him feel better?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

News

• News - Caffeine Plus Acetaminophen Toxic for Some

  WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Very high doses...

• News - Wine, Beer, Spirits Boost Breast Cancer Risk Equally

  THURSDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Three or more...

• News - Low Doses of Red Wine Chemical May Fight Diabetes

  TUESDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Chinese researchers...

• News - Epilepsy Drug Holds Promise as Treatment for Alcoholism

  TUESDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) -- An drug used to...

• News - Study Reveals E.Coli's Grip on Gut

  THURSDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- U.S...

• News - Whole Grains Do a Heart Good

  MONDAY, Oct. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Diets rich in whole...

• News - Drink or Two a Day May Help Lungs

  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes...

• News - Smoking Dulls Taste for Sweets

  WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Cigarette smoking...

• News - Energy Drinks Could Pose Blood Pressure Risks

  TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Energy drinks boost...

• News - Nicotine Plus Alcohol May Be Tough to Beat

  TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- As many bar patrons...