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Mother to scared to help as father can be "difficult"?
Carol Bradley Bursack, Feb 16, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."
I'd suggest a third party. If your mother is scared, the situation isn't good. She may need to leave. You can call social services and ask them to do a welfare check.
It would be great if your father had a friend who could talk him into seeing a doctor, but he may be past that point. Your mom needs to be considered and you likely can't handle it. Many people respond better to outside "authority."
Good luck,Carol
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