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Addiction in the Elderly
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Does anyone else have an elderly parent that is addicted to gambling?
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Wuzzyblue
Replied Nov 2019
Sugar addiction?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Oct 2019
My senior loved one lives alone and is using heroin! Stroke victim, early dementia, physical impairment. Would APS lead to arrest?
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anonymous912123
Answered Oct 2019
Mom addicted to taking pills. Any recommendations?
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Geaton777
Answered Oct 2019
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
My mother refuses to quit smoking. Any suggestions?
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Jada824
Replied Oct 2019
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Is anybody else at the breaking point where you want to walk away but your conscience won’t let you?
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MAYDAY
Answered Oct 2019
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
My elderly father is addicted to women please help!
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Longears
Answered Sep 2019
Continual falls... Any advice?
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madhatter632
Replied Sep 2019
Alcohol should be the number one question on the list. Why is no one mentioning the damage he is causing to his body?
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Upstream
Answered Aug 2019
My mom has dementia and vapes. How do I get her to stop smoking in the house. She is convinced that vaping is harmless.
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OldSailor
Answered Aug 2019
How do I help my father who has the beginnings of Alzheimer’s, anxiety and dementia experiences excruciating abdominal pain every morning?
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MommyJo
Replied Aug 2019
I'm at a loss for what to do.
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JayJessW
Replied Aug 2019
In great need of help and advice, please read everything first...
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Geaton777
Answered Jul 2019
Cannabis oil, dementia?
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disgustedtoo
Answered Jun 2019
My mom is addicted to Lorazepam. any others out there?
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anonymous840695
Answered Jun 2019
My mom hates me now. Any advice?
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gati1263
Answered Jun 2019
So what do you do with an aging parent that is just a kook?
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ExhaustedPiper
Replied May 2019
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
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