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Karen (spicecat3)

I am caring for my mother, June, living at home and the primary ailment is general age-related decline.

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AgingCareTeam gave a hug 11/1/2010 at 1:47 pm

Happy National Family Caregivers Month!

National Family Caregivers month is about honoring yourself as one of the 65 million family caregivers in this country who take care of their loved o ...Read More

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sooz commented 1/8/2010 at 12:51 pm

Welcome Spicecat, to this site. You have done a great job in answering questions so far. Thank you! ~Sooz~

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Answered a question 2/3/2010 at 4:50 pm

How can we get my dad to relocate closer to my family to help with my mom's care?

Is your Mom living alone or with a family member? If she has the means you could hire home health care to provide her with assistance.

If your Mom has dementia or can not take care of herse ...Read More

Answered a question 1/19/2010 at 12:08 pm

How can siblings work together to pay for mom's Assisted Living Expenses?

James, Please check to see if your family member in need has Medicade or can qualify for the program. Some states also have a COPES program.

Answered a question 1/19/2010 at 12:05 pm

How can I physically remove my mother from her home and move her into an Assisted Living Facility?

Dear Bree,

If you have Power of Attorney for your Mother, it may be easier for you to help her.

Since Civil Rights come into play, if your Mother does not want to go into assiste ...Read More

Gave a hug to sooz 1/8/2010 at 1:00 pm

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Answered a question 1/8/2010 at 11:52 am

What can I do for my mother with Parkinson's Disease?

You mother may be able to apply for disability due to her Parkinson's Disease. Look in the phone book for help.

Try talking to her about seeing her doctor regarding her medication and the p ...Read More

Started a discussion 1/7/2010 at 11:56 am

I'm concerned about my Mom living alone

My Mom lives alone, her home is a mess. People can hardly walk around all the stuff on the floors. I'm afraid of a fire hazard. She will not let anyone in her home that she think is threatening, i.e. ...Read More

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