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@nana59 sadly in the really crazy world we all must live in today. I hate to admit that I have been guilty of not seeing it when others were in distress.
I also have been the one who stepped up when I did notice and move aging family members in with me several states away when it was finally clear they were not managing on their own. That is the point when I had to do as @labrown and @judimahoney have suggested and consider the family members well being first, second and third.
I of course, am not suggesting that you be unkind, just to do exactly what you are doing. Then don’t feel guilty about it, you are doing the best for your dad.
Have you talked to the other family members about the neglect and financial abuse? How about how well your dad is managing in his new home?
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@auntieoakley Thank you for your comment. I hope your caretaking is easier than mine. I keep all family members informed of Dad's health status. The other family members are also well aware of the neglect and financial abuse but made a choice to not get involved, as so many people do. Life is hard enough without getting involved in some one else's drama. Unfortunately, the vulnerability of the aging population is not talked about enough, until it hits home. It's a mess, but we are working through it one day at a time. I have a good legal support system in place and hopefully we can undo some of the damage, although we may never recapture the what was spent.