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Elder-caregivers

mia

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6. Tell her that Bruce is getting older and that he gets confused sometimes and might forget to call.

Reply to politicat (Original post)

Fri Jun 20, 2014, 11:54 PM

Jun 2014

Praise and engage her about her involvement in the community and what is going on in present time.

My parents, who are in an independent living facility, still understand what is going in around them. I eat with them in the communal dining room several days a week. Food is pretty good, but most of all, I get to observe the comings and goings of the facility. I hope that I will be able to afford to live in a place like this, if the need be.

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I could use some feedback on a delicate situation. [View all] politicat Jun 2014 OP

What a situation for both of you. Does someone have POA or such legal rights about her? uppityperson Jun 2014 #1

I have her POA, I'm the Trustee, the designated responsible party. politicat Jun 2014 #4

There are different kinds of POA's. There's a medical power of attorney pnwmom Jun 2014 #7

Heh. I have the complete, durable POA, I'm the trustee, executor, and the admin. politicat Jun 2014 #9

She's very lucky to have you. pnwmom Jun 2014 #10

It is hard, but at some point you have to simply take over. robinlynne Aug 2014 #14

she is your grandmother? Alameda Jun 2014 #2

I am it. Trustee, POA, responsible party. politicat Jun 2014 #5

Yikes, that is a worrisome situation, for sure. Habibi Jun 2014 #3

Tell her that Bruce is getting older and that he gets confused sometimes and might forget to call. mia Jun 2014 #6

I don't think blocking the phone number is a bad idea, given the circumstances. pnwmom Jun 2014 #8

Thanks. politicat Jun 2014 #11

Good. The fact that he's retreated now that you've taken over pnwmom Jun 2014 #12

I'm coming to this thread a bit late alcina Jul 2014 #13

I don't know what to say Aerows Oct 2014 #15