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My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s recently and I’m not sure what to expect. She doesn’t have the shaking but bad balance and memory.
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AlvaDeer
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Is there a list of all the acronyms used on this site?
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How do you deal with flight risk parents in a memory home who need to see a doctor outside the facility?
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Llamalover47
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Is Health Care Proxy the same as the "responsible party." If so, what is the responsible party responsible for?
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dnajaras
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First day as a caregiver. Hope I did well!
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JoAnn29
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Do you need your siblings permission to move both parents into your home when they can no longer care for themselves?
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cmv123
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Any advice for moving mom to a new state near me (only kid there)?
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AlvaDeer
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Does anyone know any extra subsidies or financial help besides Medicare that provide for senior citizens?
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JoAnn29
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My husband and I are POA for dad and had it for my late mum.
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How do I set boundaries with someone who is angry and resistant to medical advice? Takes it out on me, fell down 2x and is hospitalized.
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Chipmunk2
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As guardian of a parent with mental issues and limited resources, knowing what you know now, would you choose guardianship or state control?
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ZippyZee
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MIL has been in nursing home on Medicaid for 6 months. What to do now?
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Geaton777
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Any recommended models of user friendly digital alarm clocks for seniors?
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Christine44
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How does palliative care and/or hospice work? Do patients never see a doctor again?
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