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AL facility refused readmittance after a hospital stay. Where do we go now?
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Toadhall
Answered Dec 2018
Mom falls at night on her way to bathroom. I got her a bedside commode. She won't use it. What can I do?
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anonymous933878
Answered Jul 2019
Husband with advanced Parkinson's can barely stand/walk so difficult to get into bathroom etc. Caregivers are struggling - any tips/tricks?
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LexiPexi
Replied Feb 2020
How can I modify my husband's bed to prevent him from rolling out?
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Paminky
Answered Oct 2020
Good evening everyone.....Any advice on taking care of my mom & maintaining my sanity all at the same time?
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LoopyLoo
Replied Dec 2020
1st Fall: Hospital, Hospice, Help!
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DKelso34
Answered Jan 2022
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What do you do when your parent in independent living won't use her emergency help bracelet but keeps falling? She says she can call out.
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Taarna
Answered Jul 2022
93-year-old cousin refusing to be placed in a home but needs constant care. What do I do now?
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Fawnby
Answered Aug 2022
Is there any equipment or "aids" to help get an elderly person up from a fall?
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billburns
Answered Jan 2018
I can't take care of Mom who just had a stroke and I don't know what to do.
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JayJessW
Answered Apr 2018
Any hints on dealing with the VA for aid and attendance?
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anonymous806474
Replied Sep 2018
What do you do when they are too scared of falling to try to function?
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CharK60
Replied Jan 2020
My mom is 85, has dementia and a history of alcohol abuse. How aggressive should I be?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jan 2020
Wisdom to know when a person can stay by themselves for 4 to 6 hours?
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Nathalie2020
Answered Jun 2020
90 y.o. mother refuses outside help. Advice?
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IsntEasy
Answered Nov 2020
My dad, 91, lives 1300 miles away. He recently fell with minor injuries. Should I insist he move closer to family?
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gladimhere
Answered Dec 2020
Me and my siblings don’t know what to do. Our 70 yr old fathers health is deteriorating before our eyes. Can we take him to the ER?
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bundleofjoy
Replied Mar 2021
How do you keep a rollator walker (4 wheels), from sliding across ceramic tile & hardwood floors?
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Llamalover47
Answered May 2021
Advice on finding an on-call 'backup' support person to assist with my mum's needs?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Feb 2022
Accidentally a dangerous ALF situation?
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MJ1929
Replied Mar 2022
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