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Loneliness
Loneliness in the Elderly
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How should I handle boredom?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Mar 2019
After years of caring for your spouse with dementia, when he/she no longer recognizes you, when is it OK to move on, while still caring?
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wolflover451
Answered Jan 2021
I just lost a long-term relationship after my mother got Alzheimer's. Looking for advice.
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MargaretMcKen
Replied Nov 2018
How do we deal with Mom being scared of being alone at night?
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mpiersmaj
Answered Jan 2023
My mother (Alzheimer's patient) talks to the mirror as if it is her old friend. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
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disgustedtoo
Replied Jun 2019
My wife died Oct. 23. During her illness, her family only visited about 3 times. Since her death they don't call. How do I handle this?
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Panhead
Answered Jan 2021
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How does one deal with the death of BOTH parents in less than 2 years? My father passed a week ago and I am completely "empty" inside.
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Mbg2021
Answered Apr 2021
Any only children out there that are soooooooo emotionally spent?
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Hippiegirl83
Answered May 2020
How do you weigh social distancing against isolation when making decisions about a loved one who lives alone?
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Shane1124
Replied Apr 2020
How can I handle my mother's constant nagging for my attention because she is 'lonely'?
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Jayneo
Answered Oct 2017
I became very lonely while caregiving for my mom. She has passed now and I am worse than ever. Grief and loneliness. Any advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Sep 1, 2023
How do I ask for help from friends?
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anonymous272157
Answered Dec 2017
Husband with dementia and now I dont know how to handle "friends"...Up until now they were understanding.
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Maltesemom
Answered May 2019
Is it just me that has such a hard time finding a place to fit in & something meaningful to do after LO has died?
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Sendhelp
Replied Nov 2019
Why won't the psychiatric and therapeutic community wake up to this need?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2018
Mom is being pressured to do a reverse mortgage. How can I stop this agent?
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Patathome01
Answered Jul 2020
Feels useless but won’t engage. Any thoughts?
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Nanulinda1
Answered May 2021
My mother lives across the street and has caregivers, but is still lonely. How do I tell her that I still need my own alone time?
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MargaretMcKen
Replied Jan 2021
I think I just need validation, maybe some sympathy, encouragement, prayers, support. It's my Dad.
35 Answers
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Teresa914
Replied Feb 2019
Why do the caregivers always become isolated from others?
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dkentz72
Answered Mar 2018
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