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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is she asking for help?  If not leave her alone.[/quote]

Yes, she is asking for help. I opened the door when I called to tell her of my mother’s passing. She doesn’t have anyone else and no one else in the family wants anything to do with her. I feel obligated because we were close when I was a child.

To the PP who suggested a care team - how would this work if she doesn’t have significant assets? She will have a net worth around $200-300K. Would that be enough to get her into a situation where she can stay until she passes?[/quote]

Oh, yeah care team is for those with more money. She needs to start exploring her options through the council on aging. You have to figure out your boundaries. Therapy for you might be good. Have you been though the aging mess with your own parents? If you had an easy go, you might not know how bad it can get. You need to figure out where you draw the line and be upfront with her ASAP so she plans accordingly.[/quote]

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