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1. How do I convince my father to use a walker?

   - How do I convince my father to use a walker? He's got weakness on one side, suffers from stability issues and has fallen. Doctor after doctor has recommended he minimally use one when out and about. He is 70 and says "walkers are for old people." Help!
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2. FAQ: How can I get a free HIPAA release form?

   - Read posted questions and answers concerning free HIPAA release forms at Caring.com.
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3. What's the difference between a senior real estate specialist and a garden-variety real estate agent?

   - I'm looking for a real estate agent to sell my parents' home. I keep running into references to "senior real estate specialists" and "senior-specialized agents." What does that mean, exactly? How are these different from a garden-variety real estate agent?
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4. How do we explain to my mom, who has Alzheimer's, that she cannot bring all of her household items when moving in with my brother?

   - My mother has mild Alzheimers and has agreed to move in with my brother. She has her own room and her own bathroom. Other than her personal items that she can house in her own room and bathroom, she is insisting on bring several other items with her home such as dishes, furniture, curtains, etc. to go in other areas of his house...
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5. Is there such a thing as a geriatric health manager?

   - Is there such a thing as a geriatric health manager? My parents are in their late 80's, in relatively good health, but I would like somebody to do an evaluation to see what services would be benefit them. They called the local Elder Care Services office and were told that because of their income level...
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6. When is the best time to sell a parent's home when they live in an assisted living facility and won't be returning?

   - When is the best time to sell a parent's home? My mother is now living in an assisted living home and will not be able to return to her own home. The home was placed in my sister's name and mine on the death of my father in 2002.
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7. How can I convince my mother to live with me so I can take care of her?

   - How can I convince my mother to live with me so I can take care of her?
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8. Can Mom be "kicked out" of assisted living?

   - My mom has been in assisted living for about six months and has it in her head they can "kick her out". Can they? She wants to ask for some things such as sitting with a friend at dinner, different outings and a whirlpool schedule? Can they kick her out for wanting change?
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9. Mom needs to move in with me, but how do I proceed?

   - My dad died suddenly on 4/13 this year, I received the call at work which is 2000 miles from dad's house and his arrest. I was called at work that he had fallen in the shower and I had my staff making reservations to make the trip. I left my office and on my way home I received a call from the hospital that my "pop" had passed...
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10. How do I advise my mother that it is time to move to an assisted living facility?

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