My parents live with me (95 & 94). Dad doesn't want to eat, take meds, argumentative, poor hygiene. What can I do?
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I would like my father to be evaluated, so I know what to do. I spoke to his dr but he attributes it to old age. Will a social worker be able to come to the house and have him evaluated?
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LivingSouth Apr 2015
Sounds like your doctor is like the one my mother goes to - everything is 'well, you are not a spring chicken, so what do you expect?' Some doctors will call in a psychiatrist or a social worker, but you may have to go over the doctor's head and do it yourself. Your father made need an anti depressant..
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Trinity Apr 2015
My mom was doing the same thing and so I had poa and decided it was time for her to move into AL. Now she is doing great and loves it there.
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golden23 Apr 2015
I believe so and it sounds like a good idea. Also he would probably benefit from being seen by a geriatrician. GP's often do not pick up on the issues seniors have. His symptoms could be due to a number of things, and certainly dementia is one of them. Good luck.
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