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My mom needs some help, she is living her last years miserable and unhappy. What Can I do for Mom?
Asked by sacline
8 Answers
20 hrs ago
What if the caregiver (me) is disabled with chronic severe depression?
Asked by mrpjones
5 Answers
7 days ago
I took mom to hospital for depression today. They sent her home! What now?
Asked by Bhenson
29 Answers
May 8, 2012
Why is it that as caregivers we feel so alone at times when we are always with the person we're caring for?
Asked by growingtree
May 4, 2012
My mother has severe anxiety and depression. How can I deal with this and not be pulled under myself?
Asked by cwest109
7 Answers
Apr 26, 2012
How do I get my elderly dad to face up to my mom's dementia and their need for outside professional help?
Asked by sboakes
Apr 12, 2012
How can I encourage my mom to get out and DO SOMETHING??
Asked by Eve727
14 Answers
Mar 12, 2012
How can I help get my mom out the house she suffers from depression?
Asked by dooropen
4 Answers
Mar 10, 2012
My 81-year-old husband has mid to late stage memory issues. His only passion was work and he had to retire.…
Asked by deniseoconnell
1 Answer
Mar 6, 2012
How do I stop living the life of my dead mum?
Asked by stephenryan
16 Answers
Feb 29, 2012
Mom died suddenly 2 months ago, dad doesn't want to live, he is not eating much, was married 60 years. Is…
Asked by billdoris81
Feb 27, 2012
How does one talk to a person who is confused or disoriented about their current location?
Asked by ken213
Feb 23, 2012
My mom is depressed, how can I deal with her depression without getting depressed myself?
Asked by kareninmd
10 Answers
Feb 21, 2012
how do you "help" an elderly person cope with aging who has had a stroke and has memory loss?
Asked by Bekah
3 Answers
Feb 14, 2012
Is there individual therapy available for an elderly person in home?
Asked by emarshall
Jan 27, 2012
How do I help my depressed father when he shuts everyone out who reaches out to him?
Asked by Tinkerbell2005
Jan 23, 2012
Is anyone else out there feeling depressed about the holidays and the loneliness of being a caregiver?
Asked by sosad2
53 Answers
Jan 6, 2012
Where do I find inspiration for my own old age?
Asked by TheirDaughter
33 Answers
Dec 27, 2011
My 86 year-old- mom with dementia cries all day and says "please help me." We have tried some medications…
Asked by mbratek
Dec 13, 2011
My mom is in a deep depression and not in very good health. How can I help her with nothing is ever right?
Nov 20, 2011
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