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Mark Hager
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Those are tough questions, for sure. Every situation like that is different to a point. After that, though, strikingly similar. To your first question, I would say that safety has to be the deciding factor. Once you believe the senior could endanger him/herself or others, you need to act with no reservations. And as for your second question, you only accept the 'nothing' answer so long. Once you believe differently, you should intervene.
In my opinion, a prevalent issue in these situations is the mindset of the caregiver. As an adult child of an older person(or similar situation), it is difficult to switch from child mode to caregiver mode. We have to act in their best interest when we believe they cannot (or will not) do that for themselves. It all boils down to what you feel in your heart is right. There is no easy way to get to this point for most people; it is tough and there is no getting around. Of course, I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.
I'd love to hear comments from others, as well.
Thanks for joining in. I hope you stick around so we can hear more from you soon.
Mark