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Convincing father to go into Assisted Living?
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Sharon40az
Replied Aug 2020
My mother has a new ileostomy bag and is refusing to go to the hospital. What do I do?
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elaine1962
Replied Oct 2020
How to address resisting to hydrate, eat healthy, and exercise to maintain mobility?
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Midkid58
Answered Oct 2020
My father is 71 with dementia. I think it’s time for him to be on his own space. Can it be done ?
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lealonnie1
Answered Nov 2020
Does anyone have experience recommending counseling or AA to your family member with liver disease?
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Midkid58
Answered Dec 2020
Elderly mom with heart condition refuses to hire caregiver for 95 yr. old Alzheimer’s husband. Advice?
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Empathy
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My Dad absolutely refuses to shower or take a sponge bath. He refuses any help when it comes to his personal hygiene. Any suggestions?
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freqflyer
Answered Mar 2021
My sister wants to leave a loveless marriage but her husband is bedridden from osteoporosis/other issues and refuses any care. Advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered May 2021
What can I do? My mother won't listen.
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disgustedtoo
Replied May 2021
FMIL's doctors told her she'd need another aide. She is refusing as she believes this is all to be done by family. Advice?
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PeggySue2020
Replied Oct 2021
Have tried every angle short of direct force. How do you get a proud, stubborn elder to admit help with basic tasks is needed?
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MJ1929
Answered Oct 2021
My husband, 86, shows signs of cognitive decline, but will not go to the doctor, so has not been diagnosed. Advice?
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Geaton777
Replied Nov 2021
Need ideas for a dementia patient that refuses ALF, in house p/t caregiver or even p/t companionship.
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MadisonSerfas
Replied Mar 2022
Dealing with a Narc Mother (81 this year). She refuses to give my DPOA, POA, HEALTH. Any suggestions?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Mar 2022
How do I convince my 99-year-old grandma that moving closer to me is a positive thing?
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Lb102763
Replied Feb 2022
How do I get my father to agree to place Mom with Alzheimer’s in a nursing home?
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AlvaDeer
Replied Mar 2022
Is it ok to let your parent give up when it gets too hard for them?
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Katefalc
Replied Mar 2022
Mother's extreme paranoia—is this dementia or psychosis?
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Shari49
Replied Mar 2022
Just put mom in nursing home. What can I tell her that will help?
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Beatty
Answered May 2022
What should I do if my 90-year-old mom ran away from home with some unknown friends?
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Iluvdiana
Replied May 2022
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