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New to caregiving: How do I discuss my new role with siblings?
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Llamalover47
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How do I ask mom's friends for help when I need to briefly take care of business outside the home? I don't know them well, just casually.
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BurntCaregiver
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Can APS seize my parent's assets if they are being properly cared for?
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MACinCT
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What authority does an invoked health care proxy have?
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Llamalover47
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Is there compensation available for those caring for a family member with Parkinson's?
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I worry about everything, especially my mom. How do I stop freaking out and stressing myself out? I can't just stay calm. I'm scared 2 lose my mom.
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Hopeforhelp22
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Mom had a stroke and then my dad died almost a year later. She hates being alone.
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Emma1817
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I want to make sure I'm doing *NOTHING* wrong by mom. She is newly widowed and living with us.
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lealonnie1
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Adult child caregiver: How to ease into the role reversal?
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Clairesmum
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This post would be a lot more helpful if I knew what all the initials stand for.
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newbiewife
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How to address care problems?
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Grandma1954
Answered Aug 29, 2023
How in the world do I add being a caregiver to my parents? I don’t know what to do!
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jemfleming
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Best plan of action?
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AlvaDeer
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How do I find a mental health therapist in my area (Nashville, Tennessee) that has experience with Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers?
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Nannypepper14
Replied Aug 26, 2023
Any advice to help me avoid being overwhelmed by feeling isolated and alone and out of my league, among other things?
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Fawnby
Answered Aug 21, 2023
Leaving my full-time job to care for my mom. Losing my health insurance.
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Southernwaver
Replied Aug 20, 2023
I'm new here. How do you know when it's time to step in? DH & I have tried counseling with his parents in the past, concerns are dismissed.
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lkdrymom
Answered Aug 19, 2023
I don't know what all these acronyms like MIL, POA, DH, etc mean. Is there a chart somewhere that explains all these?
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JoAnn29
Answered Aug 17, 2023
I'm new to all this and need a lot of advice, please?
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