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Does someone need to be declared incompetent from a court before filing for guardianship?
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OldSailor
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How can I protect my parents from being neglected by my older sister who is a long time drug addict, living in their home to supposedly help?
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NeedHelpWithMom
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How do I get my dad to stop drinking liquor?
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BlackHole
Replied Mar 2019
How to help my mom who has (in her words) no reason to live?
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Anita991
Replied Feb 2019
When to step in as guardian for Mother?
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How do I deal with religious delusions of demons?
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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
What to do when your codependent Mother enjoys having her alcoholic, drug-dependent son in her presence daily, yet I am the caregiver?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2019
What is my ethical/moral responsibility to to my 92-year-old mother?
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Nancymc
Replied Jan 2019
Help with housing options for mentally ill mom with addiction problems.
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Upstream
Answered Jan 2019
She doesn't quit smoking. Any advice?
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katydid1
Answered Jan 2019
Mom, smoking, and boundaries. Suggestions?
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Vegasgrl13
Replied Dec 2018
Who else is dealing with an addicted family member in addition to your aging loved one?
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2018
How do I get my mom with dementia to quit smoking?
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Llamalover47
Answered Nov 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
What do I do for someone that’s non family that can not take care of them self anymore?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2018
Does your aging parent drink too much?
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Confounded
Answered Oct 2018
Can meds, particularly Namenda, make people w/ dementia remember, or revert to past addictions? If so, what to do about it?
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Jhearne
Answered Sep 2018
Can you get someone evaluated in the hospital without their consent?
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dlpandjep
Replied Sep 2018
My mother is addicted to HSN and QVC and spending over $2,300 on products she doesn't even use. We need help in fighting this addiction.
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Suzuser
Answered Sep 2018
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