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My 88 year old mother is an alcoholic. Should I buy her liquor so she won't walk to the store?
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97yroldmom
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Smoking in the house. Any advice?
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Cp31979
Replied Nov 2022
Can I really get kicked out?
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Dusti22
Answered Jun 2018
POA stole all the money leaving siblings in dire predicament. What suggestions or advice can I give to the siblings?
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Maryjann
Replied Apr 2021
My mother is destroying her life (and ours) with prescription pills. What should I do?
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Lonelygirl2020
Replied Oct 2020
Mom complains of constant pain. She has been on Norco for about 6 months. It’s not working and they suggested Morphine-should I consent?
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Continual falls... Any advice?
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madhatter632
Replied Sep 2019
Opioid addiction... I don't know what to do.
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Heather10
Answered Sep 2018
I am an only child. My father is a life long addict, on Methadone, living in filth and refusing medical treatment. I am falling apart.
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Melgill
Answered Nov 2021
So what do you do with an aging parent that is just a kook?
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ExhaustedPiper
Replied May 2019
I gave up today or maybe I saved myself.
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mom2mepil
Answered Jun 28, 2023
How to deal with a TV addict?
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ContentedOne
Answered Jan 2023
When pain meds wear off, what can be done for bursitis?
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Solarnp
Replied Feb 2020
How can I stop feeling guilty for putting my mom in a skilled nursing facility?
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Slothlover2019
Replied Nov 2022
Dealing with bedridden husband with alcoholic liver failure.
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Fawnby
Replied Sep 1, 2023
When families normalize dysfunctional behavior, how to break the cycle?
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ExhaustedPiper
Replied Dec 2019
Limiting cigarette consumption for dad with short term memory loss. Any suggestions?
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Llamalover47
Replied Jun 2021
My 83 yr old mom has a gambling problem but doesn’t think she does. I’ve decided to stop giving her money as advised but I feel awful, help!
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elaine1962
Answered Sep 2019
What do I do now?
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FreeMe
Answered Jul 2020
I was speaking to my brother today about mom’s situation. Oh boy, it is hard facing the inevitable. Having concerns about a few things.
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Llamalover47
Answered Apr 2021
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