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Sharon (SharonS)
Age: 58
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I am caring for my friend, Billy, who is 70 years old, living at assisted living and the primary ailment is alzheimer's / dementia.

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Sharon, I care for my grandmother. Yes she is family, but her son does nothing but call each night and thinks his duty is done. Whose name is on ALL her financial stuff (including the deed to her hous ...Read More

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Answered a question 3/1/2010 at 12:40 pm

My father is being verbally abusive to the Assisted Living staff and now they are considering eviction. How can we help him?

I have been through this with a 68 year old Alzheimer's patient. I would take your father to a local emergency room that has a psychiatric ward. I would then do everything possible to get him admitt ...Read More

Answered a question 2/26/2010 at 10:29 am

My mother is running out of money and won't be able to stay in senior care home. What should I do?

Susand, I don't know. I'm in the same boat. No resources, I can't sell his house, and I have about three months before the ALF will kick him out. If anyone has any ideas I'd like to hear them. I'v ...Read More

Answered a question 2/19/2010 at 1:59 pm

Does anyone else deal with depression from being a primary caregiver?

Your brother stole your mother's pain meds? How low can someone get?

Answered a question 2/16/2010 at 2:07 pm

Does anyone else deal with depression from being a primary caregiver?

I don't know a health care giver who doesn't suffer from depression at some point. I know I do. The only way I cope is to keep telling myself it will be over one day (either him or me).

Answered a question 2/9/2010 at 3:19 pm

My Mom's doctors want her to come in for a check-up every few months. Is this reasonable?

If your mother has cardiac and/or pulmonary problems, then follow-ups with the cardiologist and pulmonologist every three or four months would not be unreasonable. If she has no cardiac or pulmonary ...Read More

Answered a question 2/8/2010 at 11:50 am

How do we know if it's best for my father-in-law to live with us or stay in a nursing home?

If he is in a nursing home I would leave him there. People with dementia can be very difficult to handle. If you were to have him at home with you, and if you work, then you would have to incur the ...Read More

Answered a question 2/8/2010 at 11:47 am

Does a Power of Attorney have to be recorded with the county?

In Florida the answer is no. I recorded the one I have for a friend because it can be accessed from any computer by going into the public records. That way, no matter where you are, if you need it y ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 2/2/2010 at 11:41 am

Recently ill mom caring for dad with dementia

Bonnie, you need a power of attorney and a designation of health care surrogate. Hospitals, doctors, etc., are all so worried about violating HIPAA laws, they make it nearly impossible to do anything ...Read More

Commented on a discussion 2/1/2010 at 2:35 pm

Recently ill mom caring for dad with dementia

You do not need a guardianship to place your father in a facility. In fact, you really don't want a guardianship as, if you ask the state to appoint you and they do, you have signed up for more red t ...Read More

Answered a question 1/28/2010 at 11:02 am

My brother is my mother's POA, but I'm her caregiver. How can I ask him to give me money, not only for her expenses every month, but also compensation for taking care of her?

A comment re: Goldie's comment. If her mother has dementia chances are she is not legally capable of signing another power of attorney. I would suggest she seek the services of an attorney specializ ...Read More

Answered a question 1/19/2010 at 4:47 pm

How can I physically remove my mother from her home and move her into an Assisted Living Facility?

You need a power of attorney. Of course, if her Alzheimer's is advanced she may not be able to sign one. I would consult an attorney who specializes in elder care immediately.
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Answered a question 1/4/2010 at 4:48 pm

How do I stop my mother from opening credit cards and charging things she can't afford?

If no one has a power of attorney get one fast. I used my poa that I had from an elderly neighbor to close her accounts and change her credit card address to mine. I also took over her bill paying. ...Read More

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