My elderly neighbor, who has always been kind to me, asks me to lie to his family about his declining mental state so he can retain his independence, but I worry about his safety; what do I do?

Yuridia Arevalo

Yuridia Arevalo

Lie to family12 votes (28%)
Tell family discreetly10 votes (23%)
Suggest professional help12 votes (28%)
Decline involvement9 votes (21%)

43 votes total • Created 2/3/2026

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My elderly neighbor, who has always been kind to me, asks me to lie to his family about his declining mental state so he can retain his independence, but I worry about his safety; what do I do? | asQkme