My sister in law cares for my mother in law and she has bed sores all over her legs and if my sister in law dont feel like cooking then she dont and my mother in law is diabetic so she dont get her meds at the right times.
Definitely contact the state elder abuse hotline. They will contact the local agency in her area, and make a mandatory home visit. If they feel she is in immediate risk of health issues, they will take action in getting her removed from the home and get proper health care. This may be hospitalization, temporary long term or rehab placement, and help with future plan of care such as nursing home placement or home care with appropriate services. They also continue to monitor should she move home. In some cases they even petition the court for temporary guardianship for the client. The most important thing to do is to get her immediate evaluation for the leg ulcers which can easily progress to septic ulcers putting her at risk for, septicemia, loss of extremities, and possibly death if no medical treatment is sought. Elderly have decreased immune systems, diminished circulation, and reduced sensory input . These all increase their risk of medical complications over younger adults. Know you are doing the right thing as her advocate. God bless you.
You can call the elderly abuse hotline you can google it, or your local social services. Each will keep your name out of it. As Jazzslofton suggested, keep documentation, take pictures also. If necessary call the local police department they will keep it on file for further use. Documentation is the key.
You can report the matters top your state's Department of Aging. It might be helpful to include pics and any supporting documentation. If the abusor is a court appointed guardian, send a report to the designated court.
These things you mentioned are all important issues to your monther's health.Your report to your state adult abuse hotline is always anonymous. You have very validconcerns . Know that your mother is depending on you also to see that her care is good. These things are difficult , but need to be looked into out of your concern and love for her.
Mandated reporters, like doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, etc. have to give their names when reporting suspected abuse or neglect but other people do not. You can make an anonymous report. Someone will then investigate.
that her care is good. These things are difficult , but need to be looked into
out of your concern and love for her.