Dear Jacklyn-- I can't offer help re: Canadian resources, though I hope others will be able to. MY thought about your mother's "denial" was sparked by your mention that she has a heart condition. I wonder if you could talk with her doctor, and get him/her to insist that mother have help caring for father, so that she can_survive_to be there for him? Perhaps doing it for HIM and not for herself would be more acceptable? As it seems her objections are based on feelings rather than reality, is there any way you can get through to her on that level, by recognizing her feelings and gently leading her to new conclusions? Easier said than done! I hope you get some good help from fellow Canadians-- Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter,78/6+ Oxford,OH [log in to unmask]