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magnesia, enemas, adult diapers, and disposable bags for the
diapers. Petitioner also bought Mr. Stern a hearing aid, a
watch, and new eye glasses, and paid to have his false teeth and
eye glasses repaired. Petitioner took Mr. Stern to the barber
for a haircut twice each month.
Petitioners also spent time and money to provide for Mr.
Stern’s other interests. For example, petitioners paid for Mr.
Stern to attend special automobile driving lessons for elderly
persons. Mr. Stern liked to fish, so petitioner bought fishing
tackle for him and regularly took him fishing. Petitioner also
took Mr. Stern to auctions and on other outings.
Mr. Stern read magazines and several newspapers every day.
He often wrote articles that were published in the newspapers.
When Mr. Stern’s articles were published, petitioners bought
several copies of the newspaper because Mr. Stern wanted extra
copies of originals, not photocopies. Petitioners paid for Mr.
Stern’s magazines and newspapers, the postage to send his
articles to the newspapers, and extra copies of the newspapers.
Mr. Stern met the mail carrier daily and kept the mail,
including mail addressed to petitioners. As a result,
petitioners sometimes waited several days to see their mail.
Mr. Stern twice set his bed on fire, and each time
petitioners replaced it at their own expense.
Mr. Stern liked to listen to the radio, often all day and
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