DEAR ABBY: I have had an older man as a roommate for two months now. He’s very kind and intelligent. He also has dementia. I didn’t realize it when he moved in. He’s estranged from his family, although I know of a few people he does talk to on the phone.
As his condition worsens, so does his memory and his ability to understand simple explanations. I’m afraid that, as this continues, I’ll be obligated to take care of him. I am not capable of doing it, nor do I desire to. I don’t know how to handle this because I have asked him previously whom I should contact “in case of emergency” and got no reply. Help, please. — UNEQUIPPED IN FLORIDA
