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Originally Posted by Electric
The problem with this approach is that if she is moving into senility she won't remember anything but the things that make her unhappy. When my dad was 91 he didn't remember the good times when all of us were young, but he was sharp as a tack on what we did that made him mad.
Eventually he forgot everything, if it is senility for this lady she will soon forget everything and at some point be placed into a home unless here family takes care of her. Some can put them in a home, others can't.
Roy, do what your heart tells you is right.
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And if this is the case, what is Roy supposed to do? She's not related to him. Legally, he has no say in her care. If he backs off, the niece that comes around starts realizing that the lady needs more care and starts coming around more. IF dementia is a problem, then she will see it and since she is the closest family member, it will be HER place to deal with it not Roy's.
I'm not advocating Roy completely disown his neigbor, but if doing so much for her is starting to bother him, he should back off. If he doesn't resentment will set in and he will cease to care for her - then who will she have looking out for her?