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tryinneedhelp01 Asked July 2019

My father is 83, he is in the process of a divorce. Keeps trying to move strangers in he doesn't even know. Any advice?

JoAnn29 Aug 2019
Yes u can keep people from moving in. Your Dad is no longer competent to make informed decisions. He probably should not be living alone. Maybe move him to a nice AL if he can afford it.

tryinneedhelp01 Jul 2019
I haven't been able to find out where they get his information. I believe it's his ex wife. I have a durable power of attorney, financial and medical. His doctor sent him to a neurologist who said he has the first stages of dementia. I keep having to explain to these girls that they can be held liable for exploitation of the elderly. Which usually changes their minds. Ir when I say they have to allow a background check. my dad wont date women near his age.. all these girls r in there 20s. And I cant seem to explain that it ain't love. It's his bank acct they want.

My question.
Has anyone else has to deal with this kind of thing? And any ideas on how to tell my dad he is not making good choices ? I dont want to stress him or hurt his feelings . But I have to think of his safety.
Can I legally stop someone from moving in his house? ( he has literally never met her face to face)

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AlvaDeer Jul 2019
I sure could use more information here. But just offhand I would say that men do not do well with loneliness and an empty home. Witness that their much loved wives are oft times quickly replaced when they die. Sometimes to disasterous results. You say nothing about what your question is here, so will hope you add a bit more.

freqflyer Jul 2019
tryinneedhelp01, I am curious, how is your father able to be in the process of getting a divorce when he has Alzheimer's/Dementia [as per your profile]?
Geaton777 Jul 2019
Yes, ditto to the question above. Also:
Has he had an official medical diagnosis of dementia/ALZ by his doctor?
Where/how is your father meeting these prospective renters?
Does anyone have durable power of attorney for him?

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