My dad is 87 years old. He is living with my two sisters in Kaufman, and his grandkids. My two sisters of course have to work and so does my 17 year old niece. My nephew goes to school. So some busybody social worker stopped in and told us that Dad needs someone with him all the time. She implied that if we don't get someone to stay with him she will force him to go to a nursing home. My dad is fully aware for his age and said he will never go to a nursing home. If he does, he will give up the will to live. We cannot afford to pay someone to stay with him and social security will not pay for someone. They will pay for a nursing home which is a lot more expensive than paying for a nurse or aide to stay with my dad (explain that one to me). Can a social worker force someone into the nursing home? Isn't this just a little too much like Nazi Germany
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Is there a hospice in your area? I would call them. I don't understand what led the social worker to your house. I don't think they can "force" him into a home. Did one of your "concerned" neighbors call them?
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