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I am exhausted and frustrated with caring for my mother. It is never enough! She refuses to hire paid help she can afford. What can I do?
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I hate feeling so guilty about not taking my mom on a trip. How do I tell her I'm going and what do I say when she insists on going?
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Downsizing: What worked best for you?
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What words and phrases have you found helpful in getting your parent to cooperate? Today we talk with FIL about his $$$burn rate$$$.
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Linzy6
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How to talk to M-I-L about excessive drinking?
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Veronica91
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Looking for opinions before I speak to my dad’s facility. Am I being too sensitive?
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I live in an independent living apartment for seniors. Can you suggest any plan of action for me?
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Llamalover47
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Mom's wishes and doctor's plan are very different. What is my role?
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Peanuts56
Answered Jan 2020
Dad (93) still has his checkbook & gives money he can't afford to my leeching brother. I am POA, can I take my Dad's checkbook?
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DebbieSS
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Independent/assisted living facility asking for 10-15% of rent in annual tips. Is this the norm?
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Isthisrealyreal
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How do you get your fairly independent love one to give up driving?
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My sister moved into IL in December. She agreed she was no longer safe at home. Now she won’t leave her room! Should I be concerned?
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Carol2324
Answered May 2021
Dad wants to move back to Texas but Mom doesn't. Is a "gray divorce" on the horizon? We just moved them into IL to give Mom a break.
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied Sep 2019
We're living in senior independent living with 3 meals a day provided, but they are carb loaded and often include 1-2 fried items. What should we do?
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Moxies
Answered Jun 2022
Is this reasonable?
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cwheel
Answered Mar 2018
My grandma has dementia is 88 and lives in independent living with a 24 hour aide ever since she fell and broke 2 ribs. Any suggestions?
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dragonflower
Answered Apr 2020
Mother's apartment is lovely to the naked eye, but it's getting increasingly dirty. How can I convince her to allow me to help her clean it?
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