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What Is The Life Expectancy Of 80 Yr Old Female With Multiple Physical And Mental Problems?

80 yr old has pneumonia, chronic diverticulitis disease, acute inoperable cholocystitis, c difficile, did have high white blood cell count but has been lowered, intravenously medicated paracetamolp, antibiotics and saline drip. Sleeps a lot. Eats and drinks very little, a yougurt or 2 a day, has thickener in drinks coz of swallowing difficulties. Hallucinations and alzheimers. We re are struggling to understand her life expectancy as at times she perks right up. Need answers please. Thankyou in advance Diane
posted on Sat, 4 Oct 2014
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Hi Diane,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Life expectancy is dependent on infection and nutrition.
2. Improving nutrition and also mood through involvement in social activities and family support will be helpful.
3. Any infection could complicate respiratory system and also cause hemodynamic imbalance.
4. Without infection and adequate nutrition, 1-2 years is a good life expectancy.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Is The Life Expectancy Of 80 Yr Old Female With Multiple Physical And Mental Problems?

Hi Diane, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Life expectancy is dependent on infection and nutrition. 2. Improving nutrition and also mood through involvement in social activities and family support will be helpful. 3. Any infection could complicate respiratory system and also cause hemodynamic imbalance. 4. Without infection and adequate nutrition, 1-2 years is a good life expectancy. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.