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flucco Asked April 2024

What if mom wants to go back home?

Mom is currently in an apartment in my brother's home. She insists on going back to her house, but we know it is not safe.


Can we legally prevent mom from going back home? And if we did let her go home, and something happens... are we responsible? My brother does have a POA in place. Although mom's memory is declining, she hasn't completely lost her faculties yet. It's difficult.

AlvaDeer Apr 2024
You will need to discuss with Mom and her MD --rather her POA does, regarding getting this POA enforced.

You will find few with dementia who are not in some modicum of denial.
She is grieving her loss and moves are exceptionally difficult.
I would allow some time for adapting.

She is either competent to make her own decision and live safely, or she is NOT, and that will depend on the outcome of neuro-pschc evals.

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