My mother is 71 years old. She is an addict and alcoholic. I am now getting calls from her doctors just keeping me in the loop. I have set healthy boundaries and I am letting go and letting god.
My mother is 71 years old. She is an addict and alcoholic. I am now getting calls from her doctors just keeping me in the loop. I have set healthy boundaries and I am letting go and letting god.
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Oh dear, sorry to hear your going through this. I'm sure the principles are the same no matter what age of the person. Although because of age related issues it may be easier to force treatment. Join a group like al-anon for support. I found talking to people who were in similar positions was helpful. Also talk to a lawyer about possible guardianship or power of attourney. It may make forcing some things easier. Also make sure things like dementia or depression have been ruled out as these can cause excessive drinking. But above all you can only take on what you can take on so look after yourself first.
Never easy to get someone help that doesn't want help to begin with unless she wants to get help her self it won't happen. My grandfather was like this and my mum finally let go and as bad as it sounds he died all alone because he wouldn't help him self