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Mom won't eat and I'm afraid for her. I have been trying to call her doctor. We already went to the ER. Any suggestions?
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smeshque
Replied Nov 2018
Should I facilitate a reunion with my father with dementia and my long suffering mother before it's too late?
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toomuchtobear
Answered Nov 2018
I am a caregiver for a woman (76) who is on 24/7 oxygen and on heavy meds. She likes to drink alcohol and asks us to buy it. Any advice?
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HILLARDMH
Answered Nov 2018
How can I get my mom into a nursing home w/o a POA or guardianship when she does not have a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's?
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EllensOnly
Answered Nov 2018
Aunt has fallen 6 times in about 30 days. I want to get her on hospice but the nurse said they no longer have the same criteria. Any advice?
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Lorraine12
Answered Nov 2018
Father in law has just moved in with us after a medical crisis. I'm flailing around in the dark and terrified I will make a huge mistake.
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Philisity78
Replied Nov 2018
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What do you when someone fills out a form naming another sibling as Healthcare POA when they are not - just because they are angry.
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2018
My wife of 57 yrs has Parkinson's, depression, anxiety and essential tremors. Could she be showing signs of dementia?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2018
4 times falling out of bed, why is this happening?
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Countrymouse
Answered Nov 2018
Is there anyway to get paid to stay home in Fla and take care of my mom who lives with me. We can't afford to pay someone. She has no assets
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golden23
Answered Nov 2018
My mom has dementia and doesn't want to do anything. She just stays in bed all day long. Is dementia causing this?
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rocketjcat
Answered Nov 2018
How can a facility that has promised all kinds of help suddenly kick my mom out? She went for rehab, but they haven’t even begun?
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Countrymouse
Answered Nov 2018
My Mom is 91 and in a nursing home. Will it be beneficial to get hospice for her? If I do, will NH staff do less for her?
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Caregiverhelp11
Asked Nov 2018
Do you get calls from the Nursing Home telling you your parent fell AGAIN?
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rocketjcat
Replied Nov 2018
My father, who is in AL has Parkinson's and also dementia. He has been told a thousand times to "press his button" to get help.
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Nov 2018
Does Medicare cover a nurse to travel with a Dementia patient to another state?
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Countrymouse
Answered Nov 2018
The nursing home has a different criteria of what constitutes "non-decisional" or incompetent. Has anyone here dealt with this issue?
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HILLARDMH
Answered Nov 2018
My father is in stage 5 Parkinson’s. He has started falling a lot & cannot remember to push his button for help when he wants to get up.
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Robbie2018
Answered Nov 2018
My mother has dementia. She lives in an assisted living memory care facility. Her mobility is very limited, but she ends up on the floor.
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mccollum1
Answered Nov 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
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