A hot young babe wouldn’t take advantage of the elderly….would she?
Dad's girlfriend younger than daughter
Dear Doug:
My mother suffers from Alzheimer's and was placed in a home about five years ago. My dad, 75, regularly visits her, despite becoming involved with a 40-year old woman a few years ago. I understand his need for companionship, but the age difference is troubling and, worse, he gives her money. She claims she has had numerous cancers and other ailments, yet has no visible scars. My siblings and I think this woman may be using my dad to pay for cosmetic surgeries and that she is cheating on dad. What advice can you offer short of hiring a private detective?
Signed,
Older than would-be step-mom
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Dear Codependent,
Other columnists might suggest that if dad is ...