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My PWD has all the signs of Alzheimer's -- official dx is scheduled in September -- but she also has oddly lucid moments that sometimes don't correspond to reality. I can't provide all the things she needs help with -- lately I can barely take care of myself due to exhaustion. Can the facility override my orders of "unsafe to discharge at home"and disposition not tohome? I need to know that she is there permanently, so I can rest and take care of my health again.

You tell the Social Worker now that you can no longer care for your Aunt and why. She cannot be released to your home she needs LTC. At this point you can have your POA revoked and allow the State to take over her care. If you hold on to the POA you will be responsible to use her money for her care and apply for Medicaid. If her rehab is part of a LTC facility, transferring her should be no problem. You may want to consult with an Elder Lawyer.
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The LTC facility would have to petition the court to get the POA away from you. They would likely try to petition for conservatorship which is higher. How that happens is a lawyer will be appointed to the person you're POA for who will represent their interests. They will also go and ask them if they want you to continue as their POA. You don't have to get a lawyer though. You will have to tell the judge what's going on. If you've been a good POA doing what you're supposed to, it will be fine.

Why would you want to keep POA though? It really sounds like it's not worth it. If I were you I would not take this person out of LTC. If you can't take care of her yourself (and its going to get worse) and there aren't resources to have 24 hour caregivers, leave her in LTC. That does not mean that you have to give over POA to the LTC facility though. You can still administer her finances and her medical decisions.
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Resign your POA status.
You need to concentrate on your health and well being.
If there are other family members that can step in if she is legally able to appoint someone else as POA that can be done. If a lawyer or judge does not think she is cognizant then the Court will appoint a Guardian. (If there is a family member willing to be appointed Guardian that will happen as Court generally wants a family member or friend to be a Guardian rather than a Court appointed one.)
If your aunt has the funds a "respite" stay can be arranged if they plan on discharging her. The respite cost would be paid for by your aunt NOT you.
But given your health condition I would contact the attorney that drew up the original POA paperwork ASAP and notify them that you have to step away from your POA status.
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PWD = person with dementia ? Is this correct?
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From your profile:

"I am caring for Aunt, who is 79 years old, living at home with age-related decline, alzheimer's / dementia, anxiety, arthritis, depression, mobility problems, osteoporosis, sleep disorder, and vision problems.

...dx'd with moderate dementia and receiving medical care for chronic wounds. I also have multiple chronic illnesses, including Young Onset Parkinson's, and can no longer handle the stress of getting my narcissistic, paranoid, angry older adult to cooperate or be satisfied with anything. My mom died young because of this turmoil, and I'm concerned about it happening to me also, but when I refer my OA to services, she thinks I'm being selfish and greedy. The home services are disorganized, and everyone recognizes that my one OA has significant cognitive impairment, but they can't help me get services or interventions. 

She is all sweetness and gushing when she gets her way, but turns into a viper if I say no to her. I've learned to make boundaries and enforce them, which triggers an ugly reaction since I don't acquiesce to her constant demands. I've also learned to let her calls go to voicemail, even 15-20 times a day."

What is a PWD?

Where is she receiving medical care? In a hospital? Rehab facility? SNF?

Your PoA doesn't come in to play in this situation, it's up to the facility to decide to discharge her or not. Does she normally live with you? You can't tell them she's an unsafe discharge on the grounds you need to rest (however true that may be).

One solution is for you to resign your PoA and work with her county's social services to get her a court-appointed 3rd party legal guardian.

More information would be helpful.
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