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It depends on what's causing the tremors. My mom has essential tremor and her heart medication propranolol helped keep them under control, as we discovered when a doctor decided to switch her to something new and her tremors increased to such a degree that she was switched back. Parkinson's tremors may be helped with Levodopa/carbidopa medication.
Tremors are very common in the elderly to the point that many people who suffer from dementia may have some degree of tremor. Not because it's part of dementia, but because most dementia sufferers are old. There are many types of body tremors, and some are even considered normal. Like being under severe stress or suddenly frightened, Also, when lifting or carrying very heavy objects. There are tremors caused by side effects of medicines, and also by the withdrawal of certain medications (tranquilizers) or alcohol. However, the most common tremors are: Parkinson's tremors, essential tremors and alcoholic tremors. Parkinson's tremors are very obvious and easily recognized in people who suffer from Parkinson's disease. Alcoholic tremors are also easily recognized in chronic alcoholics. Essential tremor is perhaps the most common and is not related to any disease. it's cause is unknown and it's incurable, but improves with treatment. It has some hereditary tendencies and it can appear at any age. It's not part of aging, but certainly it becomes more prominent when people get old.. There are many treatments available, medications, external devices and even brain surgery, Interestingly enough, it has been observed that this type of tremor improves with an alcoholic beverage. Of course, drinking alcohol would be a bad advice. Some investigators are trying to find a type of alcohol that is not intoxicating or addictive that could be used in this tremor. Current common medicines for essential tremor are minor tranquilizers, anti-epileptics and beta-blockers. Essential tremor isn't life-threatening.
Your mom has a cardiologist who's telling you the tremors are caused from her high blood pressure; wouldn't he also tell you how to deal with this issue??
Certain blood pressure medications are known to cause tremors in some people as a side-effect, so that should be noted. Lots of other medications are known to cause tremors, so it's always a good idea to have mom's PCP review her meds periodically to make sure there's no contraindications going on, or to see if s/he thinks one drug or another is causing negative side effects.
My mother had heart conditions (CHF & AFIB) as well as dementia, and also suffered from tremors, especially in her hands. She took no medications for the tremors, nor for her heart specifically, but she did take BP meds for quite a while; Lisinopril (for BP) is known to cause tremors, and so are a few other BP meds. She took Wellbutrin for depression and Gabapentin for neuropathy pain in her legs, neither of which were thought to contribute to her tremors.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Certain blood pressure medications are known to cause tremors in some people as a side-effect, so that should be noted. Lots of other medications are known to cause tremors, so it's always a good idea to have mom's PCP review her meds periodically to make sure there's no contraindications going on, or to see if s/he thinks one drug or another is causing negative side effects.
My mother had heart conditions (CHF & AFIB) as well as dementia, and also suffered from tremors, especially in her hands. She took no medications for the tremors, nor for her heart specifically, but she did take BP meds for quite a while; Lisinopril (for BP) is known to cause tremors, and so are a few other BP meds. She took Wellbutrin for depression and Gabapentin for neuropathy pain in her legs, neither of which were thought to contribute to her tremors.
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