Where It All Went Downhill
One of her children persuaded a doctor to prescribe Mary some pain relievers. Everything went downhill after that.

Where It All Went Downhill
The children agreed to take care of her
Mary’s children persuaded her that she needed to be cared for. Mary was initially dubious. However, as she grew weaker, she felt compelled to listen to her children.

The children agreed to take care of her