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dandolgin7
Asked February 2011
My mom just stays home in bed, and does not do any activity. She eats, but not enough and goes to the bathroom. What should I do?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Feb 2011
Your mom sounds like she needs medical attention. Depression would be a likely diagnosis, but she could be having other issues, such as dementia. Please get her medical help.
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