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My 93 year old Mom's hygiene is terrible. She refuses help of any kind, I can hardly stand the smell anymore, what do I do?
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SueC1957
Answered Jan 2018
Help, my mother has dementia and is also the absolute nastiest person I know. She thinks she is fine and refuses any help. Any ideas?
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alanat7777email
Answered Jan 2018
Senior let dangerous mental brother move in. He's going to hurt her and sister won't let daughter & pal help! Any suggestions?
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cwillie
Answered Jan 2018
How can I get someone in assisted living?
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Hugemom
Answered Jan 2018
Parents sabotaging my efforts to help them move. Any advice?
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cwillie
Answered Dec 2018
Moving MIL into assisted living. Anybody been in this situation?
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staceyb
Answered Dec 2018
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I live in a private home Assisted Living. Everyday I take a shower, brush my teeth etc. What can I do about those who refuse to shower?
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shad250
Answered Nov 2018
FIL is aggressive when we try to assist with shower and toileting. Any advice?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Nov 2018
My father in law is aging really fast. He and his wife are both 85 years old and need help, but neither one of them will ask for help.
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2018
Mother will not cooperate with caregiver to change underwear or put clean clothes on. Any advice?
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SuziesFriend
Answered Jan 2019
Mother in early stage of Alzheimer’s living with me. So frustrating dealing with someone who insists on taking care of themself, but can’t.
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Oct 2018
What rights do elder patients have? Will Medicare pay for a hospital stay if rehab/therapy is refused?
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freqflyer
Answered May 2018
Sleeping a lot and not eating. Any suggestions?
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JoGreen67
Answered May 2018
Husband and wife refuse to go to nursing home/in home health care. Any advice?
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Windyridge
Answered May 2018
My mom redirects the conversation whenever I begin to talk about obtaining a Power of Attorney. Any advice?
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97yroldmom
Answered Apr 2018
Does anyone know the difference between capacity and competence?
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PrairieLake
Answered Apr 2018
I am fairly certain my dad might have dementia, what should I do?
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notrydoyoda
Answered Apr 2018
Caring for my 88 yr. old father for the past 4 months and am new to caregiving. How can I best help him?
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Eyerishlass
Answered Apr 2018
My 93 yr old failing and stubborn father won't accept help with my 90 yr old mother with dementia. Please help!
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freqflyer
Answered Apr 2018
My aunt has some cognitive issues but will not accept assistance. Do I report her as a vulnerable adult?
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wally003
Answered Jul 2018
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