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My dad was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He went through all the treatments including Chemo and radiation which nearly killed him twice hospitalized. His mind was very bad from the chemo brain. Since treatment he has gone into full remission. He's generally an optimistic person. His past issues with money and boredom have made him a prime candidate for predators. He is convinced that everyone else is trustworthy. He calls if he can't find things in the home. He and I live 3 hours apart and he is 81 years old but seems to be acting more and more childish and forgetful. His boredom always leads to saying yes to predatory lenders such losing thousands in monthly withdrawals to American Silver coins Inc. What do I do to make this stop post haste?

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

You would do well to get in touch with the Adult Protective Services division in the county where your father resides. Financial exploitation of the elderly is illegal, and there are things that can be done to protect him from predators and get him the services he needs. To be honest, it sounds like assisted living would be a good idea for him, but of course you know him best and such a move would be solely up to him at this point. Good luck.....you are probably going to need it.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

I agree with Viva...we cannot give you legal advice but you can report this to adult protective services. You need to have a heart to heart with your Dad. Is there some way he can come and live with or near you? Can he sell his home and use that money to build an apartment on your home? Maybe assisted living would be best.

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