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[quote=Anonymous]I would call adult protective services and see what advice they have.

Disability rights are such a mixed bag-of course we want those with disabilities to have rights, but it also means they have the right to self-destruct.

I have a mentally ill aunt. When her mental health was getting scary because she wasn't taking meds I expressed concern to her and her doctors. To punish me she blocked me from all health information. Luckily I convinced her to agree to an expensive social worker who is trained and very well paid to deal with this. That person at least makes sure her condo (which dad bought) does not fall into disarray and she is still managing independent living. She also has convinced her before to go back on meds. I only know this because my sibling who isn't involved but is still allowed to be informed told me. If my father had left us money for this expensive service, we would have to rely on whatever is provided free through the government. We make sure the neighbors know what to do as well. She has been fired by so many doctors due to behavior. She threatened my life the last time I tried to intervene.[/quote]

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