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Fivedaughters Asked March 2014

Is it legal to cut off my sister from visiting my Mother?

She had to move in a assited living home. She fell, while on Court Ordered visit. My Sister has not pick up my Mother for the day. Nor for the her weekends. I am Mothers Conservator. I sent a letter to the assisted living home. I restricted her and her immediate family from all visits. Until I reapprove visits. I will allow visits as long as she makes her pick ups. Should I send my Sister a notice?

LEP627 Mar 2014
It is considered Elder Abuse to isolate her from family. If it wasn't, I'd ban my brother. If they call Adult Protective Services, you could get in a lot of trouble legally. Truthfully (and I definitely understand), you are doing this because YOU are angry at HER. That's not fair to your Mom. Believe me, I know how you feel 110%. You can, however, put limits on the visits (like they can't take her off the premises), I believe. Sorry. I have a nasty brother who is very manipulative. But my Mom has fallen several times when I've been in the house.

Eyerishlass Mar 2014
If your family is engaged in a legal battle over who takes care of mom or who gets to see mom any contact should be done through your lawyer.

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elizmed Mar 2014
My mother fell while in short term rehab. Luckily she was alright, but I didn't blame the facility. Falling is quite common in the elderly.

JessieBelle Mar 2014
BTW, sometimes old people fall. If your sister was neglecting her or pushing her, I could see some blame being placed. But if it was just falling, no blame could be placed. It just happens.

JessieBelle Mar 2014
I don't see any reasons to restrict visits unless your sister is harming your mother in some way. Not showing up to me is not a reason to tell her not to come visit. I feel I am not understanding something here.

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