Mom is 86, in failing health, and lives 2,500 miles away. Her sister has been caring for her, but my aunt has mental health issues. Help!

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LisaLTL Asked July 2024

Mom is 86, in failing health, and lives 2,500 miles away. Her sister has been caring for her, but my aunt has mental health issues. Help!

Mom’s health recently took a turn, and I know my aunt’s mania is making things worse, but she’s the only family nearby. Mom refuses to put any legal authorities in place, so I am not her POA. Plus, I’m so far away. I knew this day would come, but I’m so unprepared. What can I do?

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Not much you can do if you don't have legal authority to act on her behalf. I agree you should report her to her county's APS. You're not unprepared. Your Mom is.

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"You're not unprepared. Your Mom is".

THIS.

Unless Mom is deemed unable to make decisions, Mom can change her mind at any time & arrange legal documents to appoint a POA, a Medical POA/decision maker, list Advance Care Directives. Or not. Some never do.

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Call her county's Adult Protective Services and report her as a vulnerable Senior in poor health. You live 2,500 miles away and have to work.

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Mom is 86, in failing health, and lives 2,500 miles away. Her sister has been caring for her, but my aunt has mental health issues. Help!

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