I'm not close to my dad's new wife, and that's keeping me from caring for him as much as I'd like to (he has Alzheimer's). How can I step in and help him more?

ID:: 11354
First Published:: 19-Apr-2008
Last updated on: Thursday April 24, 2008
Related Topics:: mother , care , family , wife , end of life , life , father , health , insurance , long-term care insurance , relationships , investing , long term care
Summary:: What to do when your elderly father's new wife comes between you and him.

Posted by %span.user= comment.user ? link_to_user(comment.user) : "Anonymous" about 1 month ago

You can use a mediator like a counselor or maybe even a family member of hers that is easier to talk to. Bottom line is you have a right to help out but be respectful---after all---your Dad married her, not you. Remember to say your prayers because God is capable of all things...and we are very limited. K
Posted by %span.user= comment.user ? link_to_user(comment.user) : "Anonymous" 2 months ago

It is nice to know that some children care about there father enought to help his second wife with him. My hubands children where more concerned about his money. They convinced him I was going to put him in a nurseing home and take his money. So he had to divorce me. So now he sits home alone his children have guardenship.He can not understand why I am not there. He did not think a divorce would make a difference in his life. Alzheimer is a awful disease no one should have to go it alone.

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