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I have a hard time taking care of my aging mother. she is 64 with a lot of health ailments. she is also difficult as a person to deal with. can someone like this be left alone?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Independent Living: It's complicated to assess ability to live alone. Ask her doctor who may want to send out a social worker to assist in giving you safe, personalized advice b
Answered 8/1/2016
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Long term care: This is a challenge always. You cannot change someone but you can change your reaction to their behavior. See if hiring a caregiver 4 hours a day will help relieve you. Health issues can make a difficult person more difficult. So keep your health and mental peace intact by seeking help.
Answered 8/9/2016
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ELDERLY: Call your local VNA (Visiting Nurses Association) and find out what your options are.
Answered 7/4/2018
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