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bucolic_frolic

(53,511 posts)
4. Yes.
Tue Nov 25, 2025, 08:25 AM
Nov 25

Contact your Area Agency on Aging, every county has one. Ask about an evaluation by an LCSW. If he is being separated from his assets, I think they will have some options with some legal basis, not only because the burden of his care could be shifted to the state. Elder abuse is a crime, financial exploitation of the elderly is a crime, reportable in every state though rules vary and every state has some kind of reporting system and agency for reporting. These things happen fast, just a couple days and an investigation will begin. They might have the power to examine financial goings on. I believe every state has an elder abuse hotline, search for it in your state.

Consider your own legal exposure. I have no idea where that would stand.

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My 78 year old friend is in peril. [View all] no_hypocrisy Nov 25 OP
Any ideas? Botany Nov 25 #1
Yes, get it all on record. Joinfortmill Nov 25 #3
Omg! What a horror. Joinfortmill Nov 25 #2
Yes. bucolic_frolic Nov 25 #4
Yes - I agree completely Grim Chieftain Nov 26 #6
Well... you can lead a horse to water and all that. OldBaldy1701E Nov 25 #5
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