Loneliness in the Elderly
Questions
How do you weigh social distancing against isolation when making decisions about a loved one who lives alone?
37 AnswersCaringHasValue Replied Mar 25, 2020What should I do with a son that is not caring about me, his father. All he is worried about is me leaving him all my and my wife's money.
11 AnswersBarbBrooklyn Answered Mar 24, 2020Dad wants me there daily; how can I be there for him without sacrificing my entire existence?
43 AnswersNYDaughterInLaw Answered Mar 16, 2020My dad is becoming more and more difficult; how do I get him to understand?
4 AnswersCaring for needy mother in law; how can I accept this won't change?
8 AnswersMargaretMcKen Replied Mar 2, 2020Mom in memory care can’t stand being alone. Feels she’s alone cause no family is with her. Advice?
4 Answers
My mom expects me to make her happy and fulfill her loneliness. I can’t do that?
9 Answers cherokeegrrl54 Answered Feb 15, 2020
My 83 year old mom relies on me for her social life and happiness. Any advice?
8 Answers HelloImMinsu Answered Feb 9, 2020
My issue is our relatives and friends seem to have forgotten we exist. Mom would love to see them. So what do I do?
16 Answers MargaretMcKen Answered Jan 30, 2020
What do you tell a parent who asks everyday to move in? She won't listen.
67 Answers OutoftheBox Answered Jan 29, 2020
I am helping take care of my mom. She lives alone, down the street from me. She always complains about not feeling well. Should I do more?
6 AnswersUgh I hate that my mom lives on Facebook! How can I get her off and into the real world!!!!?!?!?
4 AnswersEnabling my mother's misery when she consistently expresses desire to die?
55 AnswersMy mom is 87 soon to be 88 and lives alone. She does not like being alone which I understand, but she's stressing me out. Suggestions?
7 Answers
Should I leave my mother in assisted living facility or move to a nursing home?
4 Answers
How to help a lonely 88 year old mom who has outlived family and friends?
51 Answers68 and lonely; What have you done to help the loneliness?
21 Answers
How to help stubborn lonely grandma?
5 Answers
Isthisrealyreal Answered Dec 26, 2019
Stressed about Mum being alone on Christmas...
30 AnswersNegativity and depression. Any suggestions?
2 Answers karenb0304 Replied Dec 19, 2019