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My mother has asked not to be resuscitated if she has a medical crisis, but my siblings disagree on what constitutes a medical crisis.

Posted By Carol O'Dell

Before she showed signs of dementia, my mother decided she didn't want extreme measures to be taken to save her life, and she authorized a Do Not Resuscitate order. Now my siblings can't agree about when we should honor it. Some don't want to call 911 if my mother becomes unconscious or shows signs of...

June 28, 2008

1. What can a hired caregiver do about a woman who threatens her grandmother -- who has Alzheimer's -- that the family will send her away if she doesn't take her medicines?

June 20, 2008

1. My mother says she's lonely, and it's heartbreaking for me to hear her crying at night. What can I do to help her?

June 16, 2008

1. My mother gave power of attorney to her new husband, who is putting her life in danger. How can we get it away from him?