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When to step in as guardian for Mother?
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jaymelampe
Answered Feb 2019
My mother is spending all her money on cigarettes. How do I get rid of the guilt when my mother refuses to take care of herself?
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anonymous439773
Answered Jun 2018
Mom smokes and has burned the floor, her chair, herself, me and even the cat. She has smoked for 55 years and does not want to quit. Help!
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Sonny65
Answered Nov 2021
Evil aunt.
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Hopeforhelp22
Replied Jun 10, 2023
Suspecting possible theft of painkiller medication at father's board and care home. Any experience with this?
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Llamalover47
Answered Mar 2019
How do I take take over my father's finances? He's on a limited income and has a gambling problem.
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Maryjann
Replied Oct 2020
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What do smokers do?
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SatchimosMom
Replied Dec 2019
Mom is playing lotto (approx. $100 per day), at the same candy store. Can I ask the owner of the store not to allow her to play?
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Keephope
Answered Apr 2023
80 year old father with Alcoholic Dementia in Assisted living.....question about his friends. Any help?
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Scampie1
Answered Sep 2022
How to cope when they won't take care of themselves but say they don't want to die?
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Weeroo
Replied Jun 2021
My mother abuses prescribed medications and I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?
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Katefalc
Answered Apr 2022
My husband refuses to get his diabetes under control and quit (or even cut back) smoking. How can I not take this personal and be so angry?
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Reebs8
Answered Jun 19, 2023
Any advice on aging and alcohol use disorder?
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Taarna
Answered Nov 4, 2023
Where can I apply to be my ex-husband’s caregiver?
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ConnieCaretaker
Answered Oct 30, 2023
Am I wrong for being angry at my mother for smoking, and is it worth it to say anything?
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anonymous763470
Answered Feb 2019
Alcohol and drug addictions caused Alzheimer's, we are at a loss where to put him.
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kellytalbot
Replied Jun 2021
Addiction and depression causing rebellion in the assisted living home. What can we do?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jul 2021
How do I get my mom with dementia to quit smoking?
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Llamalover47
Answered Nov 2018
Well if I had any doubts before I don't now, my mom is a full blown opiate addict. I'm at a loss as to what to do about this.
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Takincare
Answered Oct 2019
Mother had her neck surgery and it is going exactly as I expected. Shouldn't she at least have a neuropsych evaluation?
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Oedgar23
Replied May 18, 2023
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