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Mom is having bladder bowel issues, accidents and not getting to toilet quick enough. She’s resistant to needing protection. Suggestions?
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OldSailor
Answered Aug 2019
Well, I'm at a loss at what to do now. This guilt is too much.
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PharSytid
Answered Jan 2019
Mom refuses to do exercises twice a day as advised by home health PT. How can I motivate her?
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cetude
Answered Feb 2023
I am getting anxiety attacks every time I speak to my Mum who has been in a care home for 3 weeks. How can I manage my own reaction better?
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reg1234
Answered Jan 2023
Fed up with sisters who don’t help and my mom resisting the help brought in after months of coordinating with doctor. Any advice?
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Pattihannaway
Answered Mar 2021
Aunt is refusing home care when she's out of rehab. What happens next?
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anonymous1732518
Replied Oct 24, 2023
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Really need advice on how to get mom to eat and take her medicine for dementia, she flat out refuses to cooperate with us at all.
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jan135
Answered May 2019
My mother refuses medical care and has fallen and hit her head. It's been explained to me that no one can force medical care on her. Help!
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Heather10
Answered May 2018
Parents are miserable. How does this get better?
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maidenNM
Answered Feb 2018
What can we do if mom won’t apply for Medicaid and she has no money to pay for her care?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Dec 2017
Great depression; Are there psychiatrists that will come to our house? Can I force one on Mom?
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anonymous840695
Answered Jun 2019
How can I get my mom to lower her pride and use a walker?
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NancyIS
Answered Nov 20, 2023
How to help a non-compliant parent when you want the best for them, but you are burned out and have your own health issues?
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Patti2021
Answered Jan 2022
Elephant in the room...how do we proceed?
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norwoodpa
Answered Apr 2021
Creating a contingency plan for my mom. Where do I start?
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Mikurotoro92
Replied May 2, 2023
How do I get guardianship/conservatorship of my mother? I believe she has dementia. I am unable to get her to a doctor for an evaluation.
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KNance72
Answered Apr 2023
Need more patience, how do I get it?
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Riley2166
Answered Aug 2021
Can I refuse to send my mom to the nursing home the hospital found placement for her?
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Bronish
Replied Jan 2022
91 year old aunt keeps overflowing her bathtub. She refuses to change her routine and is resisting having someone come in to help.
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MAP2013
Answered Oct 2020
Do I just walk away or keep trying?
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BurntCaregiver
Replied Aug 18, 2023
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