You have not mentioned the income the parent is receiving. The parent cannot be claimed as a dependent if their income exceeds $4700 --- not counting Social Security.
Who has to file?
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Do-I-Need-to-File-a-Tax-Return%3F
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