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Mom won't get help or go into assisted living. Is there anything we can do?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Dec 2021
My 78 year old mother refuses to see a doctor about her back, hip and leg pain. She says she doesn’t care if she makes it to 80.
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Llamalover47
Answered Dec 2021
What if someone refuses to go to a nursing home?
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Geaton777
Answered Dec 2021
My Husband does not want caregivers at night but he is on a walker. What is your opinion? I am afraid he might fall.
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Cover99
Answered Dec 2021
What is my next step? I'm at a loss.
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Tribe16
Replied Dec 2021
I'm unsure what to do about my grandmother. Any advice?
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MJ1929
Replied Dec 2021
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What do I do if my elderly stepfather is trying to keep me from taking care of my mother who has Alzheimer's?
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Katefalc
Answered Dec 2021
Mom's sick but refuses to go to the doctor. She demands appointments be made but cancels the day of. She says she doesn't feel well. Advice?
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Dawhop
Replied Dec 2021
Mom is refusing to take a bath. Hasn't in two weeks. Fall risk and won't let caregiver help. What to do?
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PeggySue2020
Answered Dec 2021
Mother (87) has been to hospital twice this week, all medical staff is saying Nursing Home and she refuses. What are my options?
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againx100
Replied Dec 2021
Any suggestions?? My dad refuses to go to nursing care facility but calls 911 every other day and has called 2xs in 12 hours.
24 Answers
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rovana
Replied Dec 2021
My father is refusing urgent medical care "for God". How can I make sure he's not rapidly declining?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Dec 2021
My mom is to enter Physical Rehab Tuesday and is very resistant. I'm afraid she will not budge from her lift-chair and refuse to go. Advice?
15 Answers
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Dec 2021
My dad is in the hospital and my aunt is living alone now. What will happen?
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JoAnn29
Replied Dec 2021
Mom has covert narcissism, depression and is scheduled to be released from a nursing home soon. She's difficult at best. Advice?
29 Answers
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Ariadnee
Answered Dec 2021
What is the legal situation if my father-in-law is refusing medical attention and he is very ill? Can my mother-in-law be held for neglect?
13 Answers
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Maidenkaz
Answered Dec 2021
What do you do when a LO won’t take the medication they need?
23 Answers
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Sendhelp
Replied Dec 2021
Reflecting on our cousin's death from cancer. Thoughts?
12 Answers
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ArtistDaughter
Replied Nov 2021
My husband, 86, shows signs of cognitive decline, but will not go to the doctor, so has not been diagnosed. Advice?
7 Answers
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Geaton777
Replied Nov 2021
What can I do when my mother won't comply with doctor's orders?
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Kelli54
Replied Nov 2021
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