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Carol was right about Alanon. There's nothing for you to "do" when it comes to your parents alcoholism. You can't make them stop, you can't force them to seek help, and you can't subject yourself to their disease. But you can take care of yourself and not get mired down in their disease. That's where Alanon comes in. It teaches loved ones of alcoholics how to take care of themselves, how to not be a part of the problem. Alcoholics are sick people, they have a disease, and their loved ones are sick too, they suffer from their loved ones alcoholism whether they drink or not.
Toughcookie,
Detoxing your patient should be the family's job, not yours. Stopping drinking cold turkey could be dangerous, it depends upon a lot of factors.
You said her Dr.'s aren't concerned, that they don't address it. Do her Dr.'s even know she's an alcoholic? Even if they do know there's not much they can do about it if she doesn't seek help from them about it.
Is it dangerous to take elderly off alcohol cold turkey? My elderly patient drinks 24/7? She has no appetite and insists on eating cookies and drinking wine only. She is having diarrhea all thr time. Her Drs. arent concerned when I tell them, or rather they do not address it. Any suggestions?
This is far more common than most people think. First, I'd suggest you go to Al-Anon to get some understanding that you aren’t alone and that they suffer from a disease. This is not to coddle them It’s to help you learn how to cope with the situation. If one of them is a veteran, they generally offer a lot of help as they understand the disease. You can't force them to stop drinking, even though it is ruining their lives (and not helping yours, either). Logic and arguing won't help. They need medical care. Sometimes, a formal intervention can help, but not always. Al-Anon is a great source for adult children and spouses of alcoholics. Good luck. Some elders never can stop. Please try to love them, anyway, but protect yourself as well. Carol
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Carol was right about Alanon. There's nothing for you to "do" when it comes to your parents alcoholism. You can't make them stop, you can't force them to seek help, and you can't subject yourself to their disease. But you can take care of yourself and not get mired down in their disease. That's where Alanon comes in. It teaches loved ones of alcoholics how to take care of themselves, how to not be a part of the problem. Alcoholics are sick people, they have a disease, and their loved ones are sick too, they suffer from their loved ones alcoholism whether they drink or not.
Toughcookie,
Detoxing your patient should be the family's job, not yours. Stopping drinking cold turkey could be dangerous, it depends upon a lot of factors.
You said her Dr.'s aren't concerned, that they don't address it. Do her Dr.'s even know she's an alcoholic? Even if they do know there's not much they can do about it if she doesn't seek help from them about it.
If one of them is a veteran, they generally offer a lot of help as they understand the disease. You can't force them to stop drinking, even though it is ruining their lives (and not helping yours, either). Logic and arguing won't help. They need medical care. Sometimes, a formal intervention can help, but not always. Al-Anon is a great source for adult children and spouses of alcoholics.
Good luck. Some elders never can stop. Please try to love them, anyway, but protect yourself as well.
Carol