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elleng

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1. Depends on terms of his 'agreement' to enter the nursing home.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Aug 9, 2017, 10:32 PM

Aug 2017

He and/or family should be consulted and INFORMED about his apparent status ASAP. As to advocate, depends on the locality.

Facilities of various types, rehab/nursing, etc, WILL use meds 'unnecessarily' to make their jobs easier, I was advised, when my mother declined.

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What can I do? [View all] no_hypocrisy Aug 2017 OP

Depends on terms of his 'agreement' to enter the nursing home. elleng Aug 2017 #1

You may not have this information, but is he in the nursing home as a Medicare patient? Princess Turandot Aug 2017 #2

Your concern is kind and becomes you. JayhawkSD Aug 2017 #3

Most likely his neurological condition is progressing, and, in addition, he may be lacking No Vested Interest Aug 2017 #4

Agreed about my status and not enough information. no_hypocrisy Aug 2017 #5