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[quote=Anonymous]MIL had a major stroke seven weeks ago. She’s lost most of her language and is currently struggling with apraxia, aphasia, and right side inattention. She’s home now with in-house therapy 3x/week. Her adult son lives with her but is not attentive to her needs and works long hours. DH and his sister are trying to spend several hours a day with her but it’s been hard with jobs, kids, etc. We had an aide coming eight hours a day but MIL was adamant she didn’t want outside help. She refuses to be anywhere but her home. She is understandably frustrated and depressed at all she’s lost, particularly her independence. But she’s also significantly impaired in ways we’re only starting to realize. She’s very willful and insistent about reengaging in behaviors that are very dangerous for her right now - drinking, smoking, and driving - and that creates enormous tension between her and her adult kids trying to keep her and others safe. Any advice or encouragement? Will this get better? Can stroke survivors regain independence? Are there laws that prevent her from driving? We can hide the keys for now.[/quote]

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