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My mother has Alzheimer's, more on the severe case. She walked out of the house the other night and neither my father or I knew. Any suggestions?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered May 2019
Another bad day in paradise. Is it time?
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GrowingTired71
Answered Dec 2021
Just looking for general advice, I think. Any suggestions?
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dogperson
Answered Feb 2018
My 80-year-old aunt refuses to use her walker. Any suggestions?
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TouchMatters
Answered Mar 2023
My 24/7 caretaker left my mom alone for 20 to 30 minutes while she went to pick up food for my mom. Granted, my mom told her to go. Any advice?
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Freshi
Answered Dec 2022
How should I respond to the hoarding?
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DrBenshir
Answered Jan 2023
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I really need to prevent my mom's access to the refrigerator for her own health. Is it legal to lock the fridge?
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Evermore99
Answered Nov 2015
Anyone use a wireless motion detector?
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Logan179
Answered Aug 2017
Any suggestions to keep senior safe when a stranger/bogus caller knocks on door?
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TXElderAdvocate
Answered May 2013
Mom is 88. Her home is very dirty. She can't clean her home and will not let anyone else clean. What are our options?
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pattyguidry
Answered Oct 2015
"Panic Button" issues. Anyone else?
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daughterhallie
Answered Jan 2015
My father is a HOARDER, from food to tools, etc... Perhaps dementia?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jan 2018
Senior-friendly bathroom remodel?
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jkm999
Answered Aug 2020
What to do when your parent does not meet ADL requirements, cannot afford assisted living, and is not safe living alone?
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worriedinCali
Replied Jan 2021
Is there an agency or group that calls elderly individuals on a daily basis to make sure they are basically alright?
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UncleDave
Answered Jun 2016
When do I stop 'helping' Mom?
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Coffeetime46
Answered Mar 2023
My grandmother cannot live alone anymore, but insists on staying in her home. How do we manage this when we live out of state?
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Beatty
Answered Feb 2023
Does anyone else have cameras in their loved ones home when there are 24/7 in home caregivers?
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Odaat59
Answered Jun 2, 2023
I have a quick question and someday soon I will update you on what has been happening.
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MAYDAY
Replied Jul 8, 2023
Aunt is refusing home care when she's out of rehab. What happens next?
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anonymous1732518
Replied Oct 24, 2023
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