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Is in-home care really possible for my wife at 79 years old with Parkinson’s and related LB dementia?
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LovingHusband
Replied Feb 2023
How can we keep Mom from getting out of bed?
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littlemisskitty
Answered Oct 2017
New Policy sends MC residents to ER when they fall, whether hurt or not. Any suggestions?
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disgustedtoo
Answered Sep 2018
94 year old mom moved in. What can I do to get my brother to see she’s not safe and needs 24 hour care?
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Jada824
Replied Sep 2021
Mom is in hospital after a fall. She has early onset dementia and a large mass on her kidney among others. I'm in a panic. Where do I start?
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BeckyT
Answered Jan 2022
Mother (65) had her first fall. Any advice?
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MeDolly
Answered May 2022
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When it’s time to place mom (95) with dementia, I know I’m going to have to "trick” her to GET her there... Is that wrong of me?
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PrairieLake
Replied Aug 2018
Assisted living facility wants family to hire outside help for dad due to frequent falls. The expense is astronomical. Any suggestions?
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Judysai422
Replied Apr 2019
Mom has broken leg, will be discharged from rehab soon. What to do?
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Karsten
Answered Jun 2019
MIL tries to "help" but makes more work. And almost makes us both fall daily. I need suggestions PLEASE.
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LoopyLoo
Replied Oct 2019
Who do I report less than adequate care to?
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Peanuts56
Replied Mar 2020
Mom keeps falling. What can I do or how do I come to terms with this?
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Aleta1961
Replied Dec 2020
It is almost 11 pm. MIL calls, FIL has fallen again. Another pelvic fracture. Advice?
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sp19690
Answered Apr 2022
Hiring a private caregiver to check on father in nursing home while we are on vacation: Anyone done this? How much should we pay?
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Tonia722020
Answered Jun 2022
How do I get mom off the floor after she has fallen?
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vstefans
Answered Jan 2014
My father fell last night. He is in a nursing home. Should someone from staff have been there to keep him from falling?
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Llamalover47
Answered Feb 2018
What to do about dad falling - no assisted livings have space?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jul 2018
AL made Dr. appointment for my 91 yr old mom because she wants to eat in her room, sleep all day & "refuses" to do everything. Any advice?
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dejawog
Answered Oct 2018
I’m being kicked out of the house by my parents who need me here with them, both having dementia and other illnesses. What do I do?
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Llamalover47
Answered Mar 2019
85 and drinking; any suggestions?
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Riverdale
Answered Feb 2020
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