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Help! My elderly mother has stopped bathing...How do I get her medical assistance against her will?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2021
Taking care of both parents. One refuses to consider skilled nursing. What are the conversations to have with him?
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TaylorUK
Answered Mar 2021
Covid Collateral Death -- Beloved partner refused medical care. I am alone with delayed shock and increasing emotional pain. Any advice?
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50sChild
Answered Mar 2021
My DH's spiritual beliefs are not allowing treatment of his AD and Vascular Dementia? Anyone else deal with this?
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polarbear
Answered Mar 2021
How do I get my mom help if she refuses to go to the doctor?
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roblesac
Replied Mar 2021
Dad (91) has dementia and other health issues. Mom (91) is caring for him won’t accept outside help. It’s too much for her. What do we do?
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freqflyer
Answered Feb 2021
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Mental illness and dementia, having difficulty telling the difference. Where do we go from here?
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Countrymouse
Answered Feb 2021
My stepfather has dementia/Alzheimer's. My mom is quarantined with him. She is not doing well. How can I help her?
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lealonnie1
Answered Feb 2021
My grandmother is soiling herself (1&2) and REFUSING to change her pad, won't shower, and won't change clothes. What do I do? I'm desperate.
13 Answers
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Writingjulie
Replied Feb 2021
After a downward spiral of health, Dad wants to give up. How do we know if his wishes are coherent?
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Tutie8
Answered Feb 2021
Elderly mom with heart condition refuses to hire caregiver for 95 yr. old Alzheimer’s husband. Advice?
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Empathy
Replied Feb 2021
Does POA for medical care give us ability to make decisions that my mom agrees with, or can we make decisions that she disagrees with?
14 Answers
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Johnson1
Answered Feb 2021
What would be the procedure for placing my mom in a nursing home?
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mstrbill
Answered Feb 2021
Our LO lives alone/not in the same state. We need a diagnosis but won't go to a dr and gets angry when mention it Everyday is so different.
13 Answers
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Beatty
Replied Feb 2021
Advice on giving care to a couple in their own home and getting them to accept help? 64 yrs of marriage & 40 years together in same home.
11 Answers
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jgrissom61
Answered Feb 2021
How can I get my mom to accept a home care agency for respite care?
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SGeorge24
Answered Feb 2021
Mother has stopped talking to me, is this such a bad thing?
5 Answers
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JoAnn29
Answered Feb 2021
Mom is 63, was hospitalized a month ago with suspected CHF, has been on hospice for 10 days and shows no signs of passing, help?!
11 Answers
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Jenny4LO
Answered Feb 2021
Mom went into the hospital 3 weeks ago as she couldn't breathe. 76 yrs old, COPD, on oxygen, no covid but positive for antibodies. Options?
3 Answers
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rovana
Replied Feb 2021
How to cope with a 90 yr old who refuses his meds and is verbally inappropriate?
2 Answers
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97yroldmom
Answered Feb 2021
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