Loneliness in the Elderly
Questions
Husband in MC now 3 wks, told him I was going on a work trip, was the only way I could get him there. How can I tell him this is permanent?
26 Answers79-yo Mom lives alone, cannot hear, refuses driver refresher course, not understanding new ideas & refuses to discuss future planning.
7 AnswersIs it wrong to be bluntly honest?
17 AnswersNekkidFish Replied Jun 17, 2019Proposal to move in with MIL for a financial win/win? Is it a solution or potential disaster?
87 AnswersMy mother (Alzheimer's patient) talks to the mirror as if it is her old friend. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
42 Answersdisgustedtoo Replied Jun 14, 2019Is there a dating site for caregivers?
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I'm curious to know how often you should visit your LO while they're in a facility?
8 Answers
Mother lonely, husband and brother passed away, last of her family. I’m the son, retired, spending 4 nights a week as company. Any advice?
8 AnswersI'm creating a community for the elderly at my church & others, so that seniors can have new people & activities in their lives. Any ideas?
15 AnswersFixated on one topic; can people with dementia make up things to try to get you to visit them?
4 AnswersMom making me feel guilty. Any advice?
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Isthisrealyreal Answered May 22, 2019
Any tips for mom's "loneliness" ?
4 AnswersHusband with dementia and now I dont know how to handle "friends"...Up until now they were understanding.
37 Answers Maltesemom Answered May 10, 2019
Anybody feel like they have been saddled with being responsible for their parent's happiness?
14 Answers NeedHelpWithMom Replied May 8, 2019
My 93 y.o. reasonably healthy father wants to move in with single me from an independent living facility because he is lonely. Thoughts?
3 Answers
How can I help my grandma from across the country?
1 AnswerMy mother (85) and dad (93) live next door. Dad had a stroke 3.5 yrs ago, and mom is just crazy. How am I going to do this for 10 more yrs?
3 Answers Caregiverhelp11 Answered Apr 30, 2019
Is Mom living with me the right answer for now? What about later?
10 Answers NeedHelpWithMom Replied Apr 30, 2019
How do you cope with a live in elderly FIL?
3 AnswersMy family just found out that my aunt (unstable POA) is socially and financially abusing my grandfather. What recourse do we have?
5 Answers anonymous418566 Answered Apr 13, 2019