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Can I have POA and be mom's caregiver at same time?
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She has heavy dementia and I need to care for her now but don't want to forfeit POA.
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jeannegibbs
Oct 2013
Yes.
I had my husband's POA, and I was his caregiver throughout his dementia journey.
10/22/2013 20:55:11
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Oct 2013
Yes you can keep the POA. Talk to the local facility about what your expectations are for her care and what you want prior consent for.
10/22/2013 21:16:32
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I had my husband's POA, and I was his caregiver throughout his dementia journey.