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Loneliness
Loneliness in the Elderly
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My 88 year old dad lives alone is in good health, misses my mom who passed a few years ago, lonely, won't go anywhere is just waiting to die.
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lealonnie1
Answered Jul 2019
Proposal to move in with MIL for a financial win/win? Is it a solution or potential disaster?
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drewxjacobs
Answered Jul 2019
Husband in MC now 3 wks, told him I was going on a work trip, was the only way I could get him there. How can I tell him this is permanent?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jul 2019
I am a bored caregiver and most of my friends are either working or live too far away from me. I don't drive. Any suggestions?
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freqflyer
Answered Jul 2019
79-yo Mom lives alone, cannot hear, refuses driver refresher course, not understanding new ideas & refuses to discuss future planning.
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Katsmihur
Replied Jun 2019
Is it wrong to be bluntly honest?
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NekkidFish
Replied Jun 2019
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My mother (Alzheimer's patient) talks to the mirror as if it is her old friend. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
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disgustedtoo
Replied Jun 2019
I'm curious to know how often you should visit your LO while they're in a facility?
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anonymous828521
Replied Jun 2019
Mother lonely, husband and brother passed away, last of her family. I’m the son, retired, spending 4 nights a week as company. Any advice?
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IES130
Answered May 2019
I'm creating a community for the elderly at my church & others, so that seniors can have new people & activities in their lives. Any ideas?
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HappyWill
Replied May 2019
Fixated on one topic; can people with dementia make up things to try to get you to visit them?
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LoopyLoo
Answered May 2019
Mom making me feel guilty. Any advice?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered May 2019
Any tips for mom's "loneliness" ?
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wearynow
Answered May 2019
Husband with dementia and now I dont know how to handle "friends"...Up until now they were understanding.
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Maltesemom
Answered May 2019
Anybody feel like they have been saddled with being responsible for their parent's happiness?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied May 2019
My 93 y.o. reasonably healthy father wants to move in with single me from an independent living facility because he is lonely. Thoughts?
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JoAnn29
Replied May 2019
How can I help my grandma from across the country?
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JoAnn29
Answered May 2019
My mother (85) and dad (93) live next door. Dad had a stroke 3.5 yrs ago, and mom is just crazy. How am I going to do this for 10 more yrs?
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Caregiverhelp11
Answered Apr 2019
Is Mom living with me the right answer for now? What about later?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Apr 2019
How do you cope with a live in elderly FIL?
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MaggieMai
Replied Apr 2019
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