My father refuses help and lives in squalor but he is still competent legally and I have to watch him deteriorate while respecting his autonomy.
More people experience this than they realize.
Respecting someone's right to make poor choices requires accepting their suffering as the price of their dignity.
“Where Are You with Caregiving?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.