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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse in the Elderly
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Alcohol and drug addictions caused Alzheimer's, we are at a loss where to put him.
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kellytalbot
Replied Jun 2021
My 88 year old mother is an alcoholic. Should I buy her liquor so she won't walk to the store?
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97yroldmom
Replied Jan 2021
Dealing with difficult aging woman. Any advice?
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XenaJada
Answered Jul 2020
Is she medically incompetent?
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Pinkiepie
Replied Jul 2020
Can I walk away?
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Shane1124
Replied Jul 2020
Mother in law refuses to move and has questionable mental capacity what are we required to do?
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Isthisrealyreal
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I'm physically, financially, emotionally and mentally unable to care for my father anymore, yet he has no one else but me. What do I do?
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JennaRose
Replied Jun 2020
My elderly neighbor is showing signs he might not be mentally fit to care for himself. What should I do?
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bevthegreat
Answered Apr 2020
Seeking advice regarding drug addiction. Can anything be done?
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worriedinCali
Answered Mar 2020
Can I remove my brother as POA because he smokes pot in a state where it is illegal?
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Carolsm
Replied Mar 2020
Anybody have experience/advice turning a parent over to a state guardianship? We are in Florida.
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worriedinCali
Replied Jan 2020
My parent is just 66. Has suffered from encephalopathy leading to damage to involuntary brain function. No memory. Any advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Dec 2019
My senior loved one lives alone and is using heroin! Stroke victim, early dementia, physical impairment. Would APS lead to arrest?
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anonymous912123
Answered Oct 2019
Mom addicted to taking pills. Any recommendations?
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Geaton777
Answered Oct 2019
Well if I had any doubts before I don't now, my mom is a full blown opiate addict. I'm at a loss as to what to do about this.
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Takincare
Answered Oct 2019
Dealing with someone you think may be mentally ill?
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Beatty
Replied Jun 2019
Who else is dealing with an addicted family member in addition to your aging loved one?
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2018
What can I do to keep a druggie away from my grandfather?
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Clou1313
Answered Dec 2018
Do I reunite my parents?
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BobbingWren
Replied Nov 2018
Mother needs care but is refusing. Any suggestions?
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lauralosingit
Answered Nov 2018
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