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You say that they are both quite ill, and I am curious to know if this is an illness, such as dementia, in which mental capacity is diminished, or if this is illness that is physical with a whole lot of limitations of mobility and etc.? It makes a difference in the parents' capacity to manage their own care decisions.
I think that you are going to need to make a trip-- if hubby cannot and you are the only living relative, that may mean YOU making the trip-- to assess the situation. Once there you will know whether it is an immediate call to APS and guardianship of the state requested, or whether your in-laws are capable of handling these calls out to local councils on aging for options themselves.
The one thing I would suggest you NOT do (because I don't see how physically, mentally, emotionally or realistically you manage) is to take on any POA or guardianship. In this instance it is going to have to move on to state management in a way it would were there NO CHILDREN AT ALL, because quite honestly if the children are out of commission before the parents, that is sort of the case.
This is not so unusual an occurrence as you might imagine. My partner and I have raised, between us, two girls each. And for any number of reasons EACH of the four, not retired or almost so, is more out of commission than WE are, as bad luck would have it. There would be no way they COULD take on our care no matter what intentions were (though that is also something we would not want).
I live in NJ in the southwest part. I would call Adult Protection Services in their County. Explain that you have 2 elderly vulnerable adults living alone. They will go in and investigate. Your in-laws will either be set up with resources or placed. The State can take over their care. They will have a guardian assigned to them. Once placed, all their needs will be met.
In my County, Office of Aging, APS, and Disabilities are now combined.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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It makes a difference in the parents' capacity to manage their own care decisions.
I think that you are going to need to make a trip-- if hubby cannot and you are the only living relative, that may mean YOU making the trip-- to assess the situation.
Once there you will know whether it is an immediate call to APS and guardianship of the state requested, or whether your in-laws are capable of handling these calls out to local councils on aging for options themselves.
The one thing I would suggest you NOT do (because I don't see how physically, mentally, emotionally or realistically you manage) is to take on any POA or guardianship.
In this instance it is going to have to move on to state management in a way it would were there NO CHILDREN AT ALL, because quite honestly if the children are out of commission before the parents, that is sort of the case.
This is not so unusual an occurrence as you might imagine. My partner and I have raised, between us, two girls each. And for any number of reasons EACH of the four, not retired or almost so, is more out of commission than WE are, as bad luck would have it.
There would be no way they COULD take on our care no matter what intentions were (though that is also something we would not want).
I wish you the best. I am so sorry.
I live in NJ in the southwest part. I would call Adult Protection Services in their County. Explain that you have 2 elderly vulnerable adults living alone. They will go in and investigate. Your in-laws will either be set up with resources or placed. The State can take over their care. They will have a guardian assigned to them. Once placed, all their needs will be met.
In my County, Office of Aging, APS, and Disabilities are now combined.