Been trying to see my dad with my family. Brother refuses to let us speak and see him. Dads long term friends cannot see or speak with him as well. I believe dad is being taking advantage of in his weakened state
APS is useless and will give me no info
Went to guardianship 2 years ago and judge did not listen to anything and court evaluator did nothing as well
What can I do now. I believe isolation is taking place and I have proof that brother is stealing dads money
Hugs to you, Laura
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Virtual eviction by drug dealers who haven’t taken over an elderly person's residence or building
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Why doesn't law enforcement and APS understand that when someone is being isolated from family members and long term friends including clergy something is wrong
In my opinion it's about the money. Me and my family have always had a great relationship with dad and only until he got sick and brother moved him into his house everything became crazy
Now brother is buyin large ticket items and probably saying it is in dad best interest. Brother also says dad does not want to see long term friends and family. Anyone can tell dad is very sick. When I saw dad 2 years ago he could not take care of himself personally and financially
The system is broken, and it its really scarey how people can take advantage of elderly people
i will not give up, my dad deserves better, though I really believe now my efforts are useless
One great thought I got from a friend, go back to court and just ask for visitation rights for my family. This sounds simple but the court system in my experience in very broken as well