How should I deal with my dad's emotional state?

suzanne

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My dad is in his 70's; he is very worried (paranoia, anxiety); I've tried to be logical with him, but it's not working (they bought a house and there is no mortgage - my mom is working but he is afraid when she stops that their savings and social security will not be enough) - he is saying things like, "we might end up on the street" - they won't because we would take care of them, but what else can I say and how do I figure out if I need to step in on things? (he took some $ from an annuity and says he doesn't know what he will do with it) - I'm in my 30's
 
Ask a psychiatrist to talk to him, maybe medicine if ur willing to go that way. One thing that might help is to write down their expenses compared to their future income, and if expenses are greater, show how much greater. Explain again that you can cover that much over, and he doesn't need to worry. I hope you can help him enjoy these years.
 
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