Why is my Mother, 85, always cold.

wmcintosh47 · #1 May 18, 2008, 06:59 PM

forget it.

Wondergirl · May 18, 2008, 07:29 PM

She very likely doesn't move around as much as she did when she was younger, her skin is thinner, and her circulation isn't as good as it used to be. Make sure she wears a sweater or shawl if she feels cold. (My mother-in-law is 89 and sets her thermometer at 85 AND wears a sweater.)

holly_penyo · May 18, 2008, 07:49 PM

i think being cold is normal. my great grandmother used to always complain that she was cold one minute, then hot the next.

twinkiedooter · May 22, 2008, 11:47 AM

Grandma's circulation is bad and her metabolism is down causing her to be cold. She could also be anemic as well.



At Ask Me Help Desk you can ask questions in any topic and have them answered for free by our experts. To ask questions or participate in answering them you must register for a free account. By registering you will be able to: Get free answers from experts in any of our 300+ topics. Accept money for answers that you provide. Communicate privately with other members (PM). See fewer ads. Sign Up!