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[quote=Anonymous]Realize the short answer is "nothing," but I have a conscience and am therefore struggling with this. Would appreciate insight from people who've been there. Cousin is mid-70s with a stage 4 brain tumor, hoarder who lives alone. VERY limited mobility, has caregivers come in daily for 5 hours/day. Thus far has slipped in the shower once (caregiver managed to catch her) and fallen once, resulting in a concussion and stitches. Relies on friends/neighbors for food, transport to medical appointments and assistance with her medical device. Refuses 24-hour care or assisted living. I visit regularly but feel out of my depth--not entirely comfortable dealing with the medical device and definitely do not feel capable of preventing falls. It's only going to get worse. I get that I have to respect her wishes, but does that mean I also have to take part in it? I'm trying to do right by her, but it is utterly draining and hard to watch. [/quote]
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