An 87-year-old mother diagnosed with Alzheimer's has filed a lawsuit against her nine children in Valparaíso de Goiás, Brazil, seeking financial support for her care. The public defender's office of Goiás reported that only one of her daughters, who is 59, has been primarily responsible for her mother's well-being. This legal action, initiated on January 30, aims to secure a monthly pension of R$ 4,554 from her children to assist with her care, as the mother claims she can barely survive on two minimum wage salaries with limited help from her family.

The lawsuit highlights the responsibility of family members in providing care and financial support to elderly relatives. The mother alleges that despite having multiple children, she is largely neglected and that only one child contributes occasionally, pushing her to seek legal intervention. A preliminary ruling from the Family and Succession Court has already ordered that the nine siblings must participate in her financial support, emphasizing the court's stance on familial obligations.

The case raises broader issues regarding elder care and the legal responsibilities of family members in Brazil. It reflects increasing recognition of the need for maintenance laws that ensure elderly individuals are supported financially by their offspring, particularly in situations where they are unable to care for themselves due to health conditions such as Alzheimer's. This case could set a precedent for similar future actions where elderly parents seek assistance from their children.