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My mom was living on her own for awhile. We know for all of her life she was a very capable, financially responsible, but was on no medication at all. While visiting each week, I noticed her memory issues and also how she was slowly was no longer able to take care of herself. She was having issues with bathing, simple tasks that we take for granted. Red flags all over the place ( no longer able to dial my number, even though my number was on speed dial). No longer able to us microwave oven. My brother and I realized she needed care. The last straw was when she did wander out at mid-night because she had a "dream" that there was a party in her apartment, and then once party was over, everyone had to leave. She was in her nightgown knocking on her neighbors doors asking for help. Police called, she could only remember her name. The rest is history. She is now in MC in a nice facility. She needs 24/7 care, is on medication.
Their safety is #1 priority and if you cannot be there or have someone to watch them, it's agonizing to hear that they burned themselves using a stove, or worse, they've fallen.
TRyan all resources that you can, but we know when parents can no longer be by themselves. I hope all goes well.
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