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[quote=Anonymous]You can't force them to do anything.  That's the problem.  So unless there is some other reason to intercede - something in the home environment like hoarding or no functioning heat - then you have limited options.

If your parents have medical issues, which they do because you've described them, then presumably they have physicians.  Have you tried contacting their doctors and talking with them about it?  You would need to schedule an appointment, which you should be able to do as a tele-visit.  You may want to ask the doctors when was the last time your parents were in for visits or if the docs have been renewing scripts over the phone.  It may be possible for the doctors to tell your parents that they need to come in for an appointment in order for scripts to be renewed.  That would give the docs a chance to look at your parents and see what kind of shape they really are in.

You also might want to reach out to the agency in their jurisdiction that provides services and support to the elderly.  They may be able to get your parents hooked up with some services, like Meals on Wheels or other organizations, that could be part of their safety net.[/quote]

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