Could my family be blamed for neglect if my parent refused help? | NC

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Q: If my parent is found competent but later gets hurt at home after refusing help, could family members still be blamed for neglect? A: In general, a competent adult can choose to refuse help and accept the risks that come with that choice—even if the family disagrees. A prior finding that your parent is competent can support the idea that your parent was making their own decisions. But it does…