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In reply to the discussion: I am still in a state of shock [View all]SWBTATTReg
(22,059 posts)70. A terribly sad but unfortunatelly true in a lot of cases, elder care abuse. Some states do have...
laws against elder care abuse, perhaps some help there? It always help to have a friend or family member (you) there to ensure that they get the best care available, and if not, raise all kinds of heck! More and more of my older friends are choosing to stay at home, and hire/bring someone in so they can remain at home. Bless you and your mom, and I wish you both the best.
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Caution advised. Excessive helicoptering over some caregiver situations can be disastrous.
lambchopp59
Dec 2018
#65
The profiteers are not beholden to any party, just profits. We can find Dem-voting/supporting ones
erronis
Dec 2018
#40
This is useful info, Starrynite! Thanks on behalf of everyone with an older parent! n/t
pnwmom
Dec 2018
#28
And a lot of us will at some time need it. The only people who can actually afford the $6K or so
PatrickforO
Dec 2018
#30
I know yours was a rhetorical question, but the parasites/stockbrokers/CEOs are destroying
erronis
Dec 2018
#42
I had a relative w/serious health issues in a nursing home for 9 years. I know how it is.
Honeycombe8
Dec 2018
#34
Oh man, to deal with her loss under better circumstances would be too much. But with her being
mahina
Dec 2018
#43
OMG I would sue everyone for the pain they unnecessary put your poor mother through.
Oppaloopa
Dec 2018
#55
Miigwech, I am SO very sorry for your loss and for the horrible treatment your poor mother received.
auntAgonist
Dec 2018
#57
the main reason I don't want to put my handicapped(severely retarded) daughter
demigoddess
Dec 2018
#60