Eighty-two year old needs protection
my friend's father is 82, a widower, and has a 63 year old girlfriend who lives close by. he used to take her out to eat, shows, etc. he also used to give her some cash on the side, and let her son borrow his car. he is a diabetic, and takes a variety of medications. there is now someone living with him 24 hours as a companion/caregiver. she has off 6 hours a day, 3 days a week, and has a home health aide come in. he cannot be left alone, and believes that this girlfriend is good company even though she is taking advantage. she will get him to sign checks when he cannot see what she is making them out for, she now has a key to the car, and possible access to the mailbox. he is only happy around her, yet she is only interested in him at her convienence. she will not even let him watch what he wants on t.v. his son would like to document some things that go on in the house. they suspect she is stealing cash from the live in companion as well as food. what would hold up in court? ei: video w/sound?
what is legal? she is also trying to make him think that his son is stealing from him by gaining total control of his life.
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Re: Eighty-two year old needs protection
Based on the information provided, the son is advised to act to protect his father by either petitioning the local court to name him guardian of his father so the son can manage his financial affairs and his health care treatment. His father may resist but such actions are based on love and concern. The son may obtain information and assistance in his effort from the local office of Dept. of Children and Families which has personnel specializing in elderly abuse. They will help the son to investigate the situation and determine the best course of action to help his father. They will also evaluate his father to determine his level of incapacity. His father, it appears, needs a guardian. Do it right away.
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