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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse in the Elderly
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Sarahk60
Answered Jul 2018
Should I try to find a pain clinic for elderly?
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cdnreader
Answered Mar 2018
Our mother is 85, in independent living and is addicted to several drugs. We now realize she needs more help. Any advice?
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Pepsee
Answered Jun 2018
Seeking advice regarding drug addiction. Can anything be done?
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worriedinCali
Answered Mar 2020
My elderly neighbor is showing signs he might not be mentally fit to care for himself. What should I do?
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bevthegreat
Answered Apr 2020
Mother in law refuses to move and has questionable mental capacity what are we required to do?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Jul 2020
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Shane1124
Replied Jul 2020
Anybody have experience/advice turning a parent over to a state guardianship? We are in Florida.
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worriedinCali
Replied Jan 2020
Is she medically incompetent?
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Pinkiepie
Replied Jul 2020
My parent is just 66. Has suffered from encephalopathy leading to damage to involuntary brain function. No memory. Any advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Dec 2019
What can I do to keep a druggie away from my grandfather?
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Clou1313
Answered Dec 2018
Abusive “caregiver” using addict son. What should we do?
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Daughterof1930
Answered Aug 2018
My father has mild dementia and is extremely unhappy in his new memory care unit. He insists we let him go home, which is not safe. Help!
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jeannegibbs
Answered Oct 2018
My mom is 85, an amputee and has dementia. I have noticed a dramatic decline in her ability to function and need to find help fast!
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ToskaBlue1957
Replied Oct 2018
I’ve called APS several times and they give up because mom tells them she is okay with her caregiver that is stealing everything in her home.
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Riverdale
Answered Nov 2018
My father sees things that are not there. He sees words & letters on objects. Please help.
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2018
What are my legal obligations?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Mar 2018
A Mother that is an addict. Any advice?
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SD8073
Answered Mar 2018
Mom addicted to taking pills. Any recommendations?
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Geaton777
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