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ER, Urgent Care or Primary Care: Which Should You Choose?
When a senior needs medical attention, consider the level of care they require and the immediacy of the need before deciding where to take them for treatment.
8 CommentsWhen Is It Time to Place a Loved One with Dementia in a Long-Term Care Facility?
Family members often struggle with decisions regarding memory care. There is no downside to placing a senior with dementia in a facility too soon, however there are many consequences of waiting too long.
42 CommentsCaregiving Decisions Can Be Heartbreaking
Since my husband's hospitalization, the amount of care he requires has become overwhelming. Providing home care myself is no longer a viable option, and deciding what path to pursue next was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make.
6 CommentsLife As a Caregiver: How to Make Tough Care Decisions
Caregivers often face challenging decisions regarding their loved ones’ care. Here are some strategies for maintaining your sanity, even when making the most difficult choices.
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Care Decisions Questions
My mom (68, stroke victim) lasted 6 hours in a SNF before going into full-blown panic and delirium. I need advice.
28 AnswersI recently had to get a POA in order to try and help my step dad with his banking, but he’s currently in Thailand and having medical issues.
1 AnswerWhy is my son abusing me because I'm sending my mother to a hospice house for 2 days?
34 AnswersGrandma1954 Answered 17 min agoElder parents and my heartbreak. Do I call APS?
63 AnswersLlamalover47 Replied 9 hours ago
Care Decisions Discussions
For Spouses taking care of parents and in-laws.
2 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented 5 hours agoMom in nursing home, wants to live with me when she's released. Any advice?
7 CommentsGrandmother Update
2 CommentsI am new to this forum, so happy I came across it. I’m hoping I’m not alone with how I feel and seeking some advice from all the “Pros.”
14 CommentsCountrymouse Commented Feb 15, 2021
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