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My elderly father ,hes over 90,fell twice this past winter and hit his head?

I understand that your Mom really misses your Father...-but with medical issues of her OWN to deal with- I agree with YOU that it should be up to you Dad's doctors to decide when it would be b...

Elderly parents and dementia versus Alzheimer's. How can you tell the difference? Refuses Dr's appointment.

Alzheimer's is a type of dementia. Alzheimer's is just a subcategory of dementia. Basically, dementia is a brain disorder that gradually affects the whole brain, thus limiting the physi...

Social services and the elderly ?

find room in your home for her. please dont let gramma be alone any more. she's 92 yrs old. imagine the wonderful talks you could have with her. she's seen a life you can never imagin...

My elderly mother asked me to move in with her during her last years instead of putting her in a home....?

Never, ever make a move without first finding out guidelines like that beforehand. The only think you can do now is move back out, or your mother will lose everything. Hopefully you haven�...

Elderly Parent(s) and Imbalance in Caregiving?

Since she lives 1500 miles away, she should send money for the care of your father. At least it would provide you with the funds to hire help, and the opportunity to take a much needed break once ...

Elderly parents....?

thats a tough question many of us will have to evenutally face...and our children will face with us. you'll know when its time....and so will they..Good luck

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Elderly Father??? PLEASE HELP!!!!!?

It's very hard to care for your elderly parent. I went thru the same thing and same problems but I always tried not to say mean things to him. Yes, I would get mad but not say mean things I&...

For legal professionals: Elderly law?

When you had the chance, you should have taken the carpet. You have heard the street expression that possession is 9/10th of the law, while not a legal maxum, IT IS REALITY. In order to get t...

Elderly Parents and Parasitic Brother in Council Garden Woe?

What a uncomfortable situation. I guess your going over there and starting a clean up would not entice his shame or ambition? I love gardens, would help if I could, maybe take over a friend to h...

Elderly parents?

I watched it too and was so upset and disgusted with the way they treated the elderly, the sores and the abuse they recieved how can anyone live with themselves knowing they had done this. I dont t...

Elderly Cat Advice?

Yes, I had an old one who was also 18. The doctor was amazed at this ol guy. Anyway, the best thing to do is go to a vet or actually call one first and explain to them the problem. I know that t...

Elderly aunt wishes to move to country?

some times you have to be cruel to be kind - as nice as it may be to live in the country there are a lot of things that you or she needs to take into account.. what happens when her health starts t...

Why shouldn't elderly be exempt from paying taxes?

Here, here!! I agree with you 100%. Also, most elderly who are eligible for Food Stamps only get a piddly $10.00 per month!! I advise all my elderly clients to contact their State & Federal Rep...

Elderly people - eyes flicker and looks like tiny mirror inside eyes?

After people have had cataract surgery the replacement lens is often very shiny and glints and sparkles sometimes depending on the angle you are looking at - could it be this? Nearly all older peop...

My elderly parent is making a bad decision?

I suppose she's old enough to make up her mind. It's weird she'd just put an end to her children. I mean, sure she has to have a life and move on, but I would make sure ANY man wh...

My elderly mother won't see a doctor?

Maybe you can get a health proffessional to see her at home. Ask her doctor if he would or someone in that field who does. Family Services are a great help with this too. You may have to force a...

My elderly mom adive serious answers only pleas...?

Dementia - a generic term that normally implies Alzheimer's. Her behavior is normal - she will have good days and bad days. There are support groups now for caretakers of alzheimer's pa...

Help, elderly mom is staying with me and is stressing me #**# out.?

Being a family caregiver is a big job! Unfortunately, sometimes these situations bring out selfishness in people. The first step is to know that you are doing the right thing by your caring and the...

Both my parents are elderly,and brain injured~~~,?

Well, it's always the last resort to put them in a home...but if you could hire some people who are excellent caregivers, and hire live in help for instance,...but be very very careful who you...

With the way the elderly are classed in this country............?

I've had to care twice for parents who've developed dementia, pray to God it never happens to me, can honestly say I'd want a way out. Just had to sell my mother's home to pay f...

Church needs advice how to assist elderly, challenged members thorough our non profit status?

Normally a church has information regarding assistance, etc within their bylaws. It is best to have a piece of paper showing what criteria and selection process is used to determine who receives he...

How can an unsafe elderly driver be prevented from driving in CA?

"He told his care manager" is the key phrase. Now, YOU go tell the care manager. Good luck.

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Elderly Mother controls son by using guilt?

Dont expect anything to change especially if he is in his 50's. Most likely you will come last in everything. Take a look in his mother's purse and you'll find his balls but I doubt ...

Financial Abuse of elderly relative, please advise.?

What do your instincts tell you? If you walked into the room & caught him in the act - how would you react? Would you say: "Oh, that's OK. So what? Take some more!" Or woul...

How to deal with demanding elderly mother?

Take care of her, she's your mother.

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If a elderly parent living in your home dies, who is responsible for paying the funeral costs?

Whoever makes the arrangements, is responsible for the cost. If you arrange for a $10,000 funeral, the funeral director is going to charge YOU. If he dies, Medicaid does NOT pay off your bill...

Can an elderly bedridden person on Medicare be left alone at her home?

IF SOMEONE HIRES A NURSE TO COME IN DAILY TO DO ROUTINE CHECKS AND HELP HER...MY GRANDMA IS COMPLETELY BLIND AND 84YEARS OLD AND SHE LIVES ALONE AND JUST HAS MEALS ON WHEELS AND A NURSE COMES EVERY...

How do Muslims treat the elderly? & also how do Muslims view death?

May Allah reward u for this!

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Student Nursing : Elderly Teaching Assignment?

How about fall safety? This is a major problem. The elderly fall every year and break their hip, collar bone, elbows, etc. You could show the statistics of how many elderly suffer from falls ever...

Living with elderly father?

Listen, when you were a child, and you got on your dad's nerves, did he EVER think of sending you to an orphanage or a foster home? How old are you anyways...? 20,27,32? For all through your c...

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