Mom is 92 and living alone in a not so great area. She had a fall and a hip fracture 4 months ago & since that seems to be going downhill faster. She has been misplacing large amounts of cash and has a "just so-so" attitude like "oh well I'll get more next month". She doesn't make a meal for herself and cannot bathe in her home. I have noticed an odor on a few occasions. She also walks with a walker. Her day consists of word books and solitaire. She doesn't seem to watch t.v. and understand it very well. I took her home to Tn with me after the recuperation from fall expecting her to live with me but she was so depressed I had to bring her back for fear she would be sick. I don't think she can make a decision for the well being of herself. I want to find her a facility but I doubt she will go willingly. What steps do we take to get her into one. My husband of 35 years is her power of attorney who can make decisions when she can't. Is this all we need to place her?
2007-02-02 09:43:26 · 4 answers · asked by ladylou 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
ooh... i know a place that can help...
www.wiseseniors.com
try to get ahold of someone and ask if they can help you...
hope your mom is feeling better!
2007-02-02 09:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see now why I started the organization that is listed in the website below.
It is too bad your mother could not give us ideas as to what someone like her needs... or for that matter what YOU think someone like your mother needs.
We have so much technology and things that can be used to help people like your mother and you, but we just don't know what to build.
It doesn't even have to be a physical device... maybe it needs to be something that helps your mother deal with things that she can no longer do because of her age.
All it takes is some good ideas.
http://www.senior-assistance-devices.com
2007-02-02 09:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by CTM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your husband has power of attorney, then I would suggest that you call a lawyer and ask these questions.
Needless to say, this is going to be a VERY difficult and sad decision. I wish you the best of luck!
2007-02-02 09:46:49 · answer #3 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You could use home health care though. Thats where people would come to bathe/feed your mother-inlaw. There are meal delevery services as well. Also assisted living is an option.
2007-02-02 09:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by Eric C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋