My grandma is 81 and living in Florida...I am in Michigan. My grandma has been having strokes and she's in the hospital again. From what I hear my sister lives in Florida as well and my grandma is not getting proper treatment...my aunt...(my grandmas daughter) and her b/f have cashed in a $60,000 CD and they have put her house and car up for sale already! I don't know how much time she has left but the doctor my grandma has is my aunts friend! He doesn't even specialize in strokes....he's for internal medicine....We have a strong feeling like they aren't even trying to help her...she's got bedsores and on no meds. What can I do??? I'm desperate! I just can't believe my aunt could be doing this to her. I need to know our rights and her rights and who I can contact. I have no idea what to do . PLEASE help! Thanks!
2007-01-09 13:57:30 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer W 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
if they have power of attorney or are authorized to direct her medical care then you can't do anything. If you know who her lawyer is you should contact him immediately. Call the hospital and her doctor.
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Florida Patient Bill of Rights
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Florida Statutes - Civil Rights - Legal Research
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2007-01-09 14:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by cubcowboysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state should have local laws who protect the elderly. Contact the agency that handles situations regarding the elderly. You can also consult a lawyer. Usually for these type of questions there are no fees involved.
2007-01-09 22:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by María M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe call the police down where she lives and see if they will investigate things. Also, if you can, see a lawyer about this. You could also call up the AARP and ask for advice or referral on this matter. If you perceive her to be in danger, call the police right away.
2007-01-09 22:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to talk to an attorney. If there is something particularly blatent, skip the attorney and go straight to the cops. It depends on the reliability/severity of "what you hear."
2007-01-09 22:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by aristotle2600 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Department of Human Services- this sounds like Dependent Adult Abuse.
2007-01-09 22:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by daddysnurse 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Inform any of your elder relatives who are not interested in the money of your grandma so that appropriate action will be taken.
2007-01-09 22:04:09 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get power of attorney.
2007-01-09 22:03:58 · answer #7 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋