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My grandfather is verging on deaf and handicapped but he is too stubborn to help himself. what can i do to convince him to get help?

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Dr. DawnRenee Cinocco answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

Nothing: Best thing to do is walk away and say i will come back when you get some help. Because someone is going to get hurt and it probably won't be you. But you won't be able to live with it.

Answered 2/2/2013

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A member asked:

My grandfather is verging on deaf and handicapped but he is too stubborn to help himself. what can i do to convince him to get help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. DawnRenee Cinocco answered

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