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Elder-caregivers

58Sunliner

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9. Have you tried adult day care? It might warm her to the idea of socialization with others.

Reply to groundloop (Original post)

Wed Oct 23, 2019, 07:07 PM

Oct 2019

Does she have assisted care now? Is she being treated? Unless she has been screened for dementia, don't assume because she is old she is showing "signs". She needs an evaluation with a geriatric doctor. Depression is common with elders. Other issues can mimic dementia as well and like dementia, can be treated. Good luck. I think the best place to start is with a thorough screening. She could have a B12 deficiency. Pretty common.

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Elder mother-in-law refuses to move to assisted living [View all] groundloop Oct 2019 OP

check into the laws of your state is where you begin beachbumbob Oct 2019 #1

my advice is to put your foot down and move her now. mopinko Oct 2019 #2

will she go to a senior center janterry Oct 2019 #3

It's very difficult with some people. northoftheborder Oct 2019 #4

Fundamentally it's her choice. Jirel Oct 2019 #5

It might be time to get custodianship- dawg day Oct 2019 #6

They will have to have proof she is unable to care for herself. If she or family has resources, at emmaverybo Oct 2019 #11

There are no good options. Some facilities have Adult Day Care. Raven123 Oct 2019 #7

I found in dealing with two parents with dementia (both now passed) enough Oct 2019 #8

Have you tried adult day care? It might warm her to the idea of socialization with others. 58Sunliner Oct 2019 #9

We hired a local care giver assistance LakeArenal Oct 2019 #10

Things vary with the individual and which state. 3Hotdogs Oct 2019 #12

I had to Rebl2 Oct 2019 #13

All excellent advice above by other DUers. JudyM Oct 2019 #14