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Communication

Helping My Father

I'm finding my father in is bedroom for several weeks with his head in his hands just rocking. He tells me everything is fine, but is afraid to go to sleep. His health is not the best. I tried to take him to the emergency room last night, but he refused. I know his health is not the best, but I would really like to get him to a doctor and find out for myself, but he refuses. How do I get him to understand and get him to a doctor. He's in is early 60's and he lost his brother about 2 yrs ago to cancer. I'm at my wits end and want to help him. Help!

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How To Communicate?

We currently care for my husband's parents. They live in an in law quarters on our property. They are both in their early 80s and he suffers from Parkinson's which is in the latter stages. His dementia is beginning to be a problem and he is now dependant on a walker for assistance with mobility. His wife cares for him and handles his medications (many many many meds) as well as all the driving. She is also beginning to show signs of dementia and we're concerned that she should not be handling his care anymore. She will not allow anyone else to help with ADLs or his meds, but has asked for some help with driving on occasion. She refuses to admit she needs help and he won't allow her to ask for much. Is there a tactful way to clearly let someone know that they are no longer safe without daily assistance? Or do we just wait until someone falls or really gets sick before we step in?  My husband and I are both in the medical field.

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I Don't Want To Care For My Father

My father is still living at age 86. He was never a great father (understatement). He wants one of us kids to take care of him. I really don't want to , as he never took care of us or our mother(who died 20 years ago). I feel awful, but we are already supporting family and we can't afford to take care of anyone. My husband is retired and we feel we have always lived our lives for someone else.

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