Q: My husband and I are not the legal guardians of his grandfather, yet we care for him. More info below.
His is schizophrenic and he isn't medicated because we can't afford his medicine, nor do we know how to get him medical care because we're not his legal guardians. Another relative of his is, however, most of his family wants nothing to do with his care. We're struggling, but we do the best we can. He's fed and clothed and has what he needs. Our roommate is threatening to report us for elderly neglect and get us evicted. He doesn't even know the whole situation. And I swear we are doing our best. I need advice.
A: Be homest with the elderly worker. If he has a guardian, the guardian will be in trouble for medical neglect. Better yet, u report him first saying u want to help with these things but can't.
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