Karen

I know how frustrating it can be to watch a LO that you know is in trouble
and they want you and everyone to be in complete Denial like they are! I had
to take some pretty strong steps with my father not to long ago. He refused
to go to a Dr. or allow any help even though he could barely walk and at
times was confused as to which wife my mother was (he was married three
times but my mother was the only one that was married to him long enough,
nearly 30 yrs., to have kids with). His plans were totally unrealistic, his
house was a mess, the stove was leaking gas, he smelled of bodily functions,
he was still driving even though he put the care in low gear and could not
understand why it would not go fast (Thank God for that). He would not let
me do a thing for him. I finally put my foot down and called Adult
Protective Services. He was guilty of self neglect. They gave me the muscle
I needed to get my Dad in a safer environment and take his car away. He more
or less had a choice allow us kids to take care of him and help or the state
would step in.

Edyth Ann
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