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Her memory and behavior is declining quickly. My 85-year-old father is her caretaker, but his health is declining as well. I have a diagnosis from the doctor and POA, but I'm told that's not enough and I'll have to get a conservatorship which is very time-consuming and costly. Is there any other way to get her placed in a home?

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Technically I think your father has more ability to place her. As spouse he can make decisions as well. How does he feel about placing her? And if he is in declining health would they consider a move together? If he has help there are cases where someone with dementia does well in Assisted Living if they are with the spouse. If dad also has dementia then both into Memory care would not be a bad idea.
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Me too, I placed Mom into an AL with just my POA. I didn't even have a formal diagnosis they could very well tell Mom had Dementia when they evaluated her for care.
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“I’m told that’s not enough…..”? Told by WHOM?

I did exactly what you’re describing when my LO entered an AL, and definitely didn’t need conservatorship.

Find out THEIR SOURCE from your source, and ask why your tools aren’t enough.
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