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This is the continuation of the "insane" saga of my mother at the nursing home. My mother has entered into a relationship with a man at the nursing home. He's put himself in charge of my mother etc. I can't reason with her anymore. And now, he's calling me constantly on my cell phone. We've already had a dicussion with the nursing home and the state ombudsman. Didn't get us anywhere. My next step is to get a restraining order against this man. Any of you encounter these issues? Any input would be helpful.

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Hugedoof, just remember a restraining order works both ways, so you may suddenly be persona non grata at the facility. Maybe that's what your mother wants after all is said and done.
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Eddie - part of the Don Quixote reference might be correct. I'll be happy to be a PITA to the nursing home, because I'm paying the bill. I don't really care if they (the nursing home) are "happy or not" as their role is to provide a safe and comfortable place for my mother. I also do not need to be the target of constant annoyance on my cell phone. The restraining order may be my best course of action. Thanks for your opinion.
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Your mom might not be "all there," but I understand her need for male companionship. And I can also understand her beau's need to save the damsel in distress. This Dulcinea del Toboso really doesn't need any saving, and his chivalry has become a pain in the __. People in NHs sooner or later gravitate towards one another, and there isn't much you can do about that.

See if you can speak -- calmly -- with any of his relatives. Another option would be to speak with the lovebirds in the presence of NH staff. At least try to get him to stop calling. A restraining order would mean that staff will have to be on the lookout, and they won't be happy; Mom won't be happy; and so will you.
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