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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also bristle at taking away things from them - if someone has capacity, you cannot do that. I am simultaneously touched that you took the time to share what’s been helpful to you but I also find some of it a little bit offensive. Maybe because I’m 55 and not so far from my 60s. And maybe because I work with elderly and have many people in my life who are still vibrant and active into their 80s.[/quote]

There are so many people who deteriorate before 70, though, especially when it comes to decision-making and vulnerability to scams. And just because someone is legally competent - or " vibrant" - does not mean they can functionally care for themselves. It's really hard.

My mom is 75 with a mobility issue affecting her legs. She recently bought an expensive new car. Could I legally stop her? No. Was the purchase wise? Also no. Is it a sign of increasing problems with impulse control? IMO yes but there's a lot of room to argue. [/quote]

These are exactly the cases I’m talking about! I couldn’t stop my mom but I can at least look after my dad (though he is on the opposite extreme - he freezes up and doesn’t do what’s necessary)
-OP[/quote]

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