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How can I accept that my manipulative/abusive mother (now 15 months in NH) is my responsibility as I am her POA/healthcare advocate?
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MissGypsy
Answered Aug 2022
How do you deal with regular unnecessary demands to be taken to the hospital?
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Lostinthemix
Answered Sep 2018
Mom is very confused and I don't know how to answer her.
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nature73
Answered Oct 2016
My Mother (86) refuses to go to the doctor over a medical problem she has. Will I be responsible as her caregiver if she passes away?
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caregiver75104
Answered Jan 2016
I'm a first time caregiver and I recently moved for this job. 8 months later I feel unsafe. Advice?
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pamzimmrrt
Answered Jun 2015
When do I intervene and help?
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ferris1
Answered May 2014
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Was it too much to take on, there is no instruction manual for things like this?
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LesleaJ
Answered Mar 2012
I'm 24 and have no idea where to start in caregiving. Does anyone have any advice?
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lisetta
Answered Feb 2013
I'm 25 yrs old and I will soon be my 80 yr old grandmother's caregiver. Any advice for a new caretaker?
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Bhenson
Answered Feb 2013
New to this page and new to dementia care. Any advice?
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rocknhardspot1
Answered Jun 2013
How can I find a caregivers support group?
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godsbeautiful
Answered Jul 2009
Has anyone brought a parent home after being in a residential care home?
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daisymay1
Answered Apr 2016
My mother-in-law keeps the house so warm that it reeks of mildew. What should I do?
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OkieGranny
Answered Jul 2017
Hygiene and aggression; My peaceful home has become an unwelcoming war zone and I have no idea what to do.
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CaregiverL
Replied Jul 2018
Need advice about a situation with my parents' home companion. Am I allowed to ask this companion what her agency's name is?
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mooncatzzz
Answered Jul 2018
New caregiver here, any tips for dealing with a combative dementia patient?
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EllerySir
Replied Jul 2019
What are my rights (if any) as a caregiver?
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BurntCaregiver
Replied Apr 2022
How do I calm my father down when he feels he has legitimate concerns?
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KathleenQ
Answered Apr 2023
Parents asking grandchildren to care for grandmother. Does anyone have experience with this?
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DKelso34
Answered Dec 2020
Move in with mom, move nearby or keep doing what's "working"?
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