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poodle2
Asked August 2017
My 90-year-old mother refuses help of any kind. What can I do?
If I call MDHS she won't let them in.
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sue888
Aug 2017
I would think that Adult Protective Services is obligated to check things out. I would call to have a welfare check.
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poodle2
Aug 2017
I'm pretty sure it will happen
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sue888
Aug 2017
Has this already happened or are you worried it might?
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