Me on the phone with my 75-year-old mother, explaining that she will be canceling her hair appointment tomorrow: "It doesn't matter what your fucking hair looks like because you are not to leave your house, Ma."
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It is HER decision. Elderly have rights. Legal rights. State AND Federal. Emotional abuse of a Vulnerable Adult may sound exactly like your words here. Many, many in your mom's community are mandated reporters.