How can I get information on Mother's health from sister who lives out of state and hangs up on my phone calls

Question

Sister has Power of Attorney OVER mother's care. Believe just told MOM to sign at the X on the papers. Mom suffers form dementia. Sister lives in Florida with MOM and we live in Illinois. Sister refuses to give us info on MOM and hangs up numerous times. We think sister is after MOM'S money since our Dad took very good care of MOM money wise. And sister really needs her money.

Answer 1

Are you afraid she will "Help" mom's demise? If you suspect neglect, abuse or exploitation......Here's the number. They can also give good advice. GOOD LUCK!!


Information on Reporting Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation To The Florida Abuse Hotline
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Victim name, address or location, approximate age, race and sex;
Physical, mental or behavioral indications that the person is infirm or disabled;
Signs or indications of harm or injury, including a physical description if possible;
Relationship of the alleged possible responsible person to the victim. If the relationship is unknown, a report will still be taken if other reporting criteria are met.
TWO WAYS TO MAKE A REPORT:
TELEPHONE:1 - 800 - 96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
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A written report with your name and contact telephone or FAX using this fax form (in PDF Format, use Adobe Acrobat to view and print)
to: 1 - 800 - 914 - 0004

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Answer 2

hi i will fairly Emphasise with you wherein is an exceptionally complicated time,your sister for sure desires some help and prefer others have reported you does no longer be waiting to be waiting to get her sectioned in this foundation I doubt...interior the united kingdom which I think of is the place your from? Its regularly a final motel selection now additionally,Voicing your concerns despite the fact that to well being specialists/psychological well being/GP would desire to be an theory maybe, or maybe attempting a coronary heart to coronary heart along with her?which returned would be complicated...or maybe consistent with probability writ ting her a letter? in basic terms remember you In all of this!! some people wont settle for help,and till she is keen too then there is in all probability no longer very lots you're able to do,as substitute can in uncomplicated terms come then,(Its in all probability scientific care she desires to comprehend her problems) Take care exhilaration- character ailment Is a psychological well being ailment

Answer 3

I think in order to act as your mother's advocate ...you need to just travel up there and knock on your sisters door and see your mum for yourself.....I guess your mum would not want you excluded from anything or to be treated that way ...good luck it is never nice seeing your mum with dementia.

Then you could discuss with Sis exactly what she has done and why ....then seek legal advice your self hon

Answer 4

Since sister has power of attorney you must consult an attorney

Answer 5

I would call some kind of legal office and have them find out what's going on and call you back and let you know. My aunt's were doing something similiar to that with one of my elderly aunts but her daughter recently moved down to take care of her.

Answer 6

Well is thier any other relation that cna help u figure out about ur mom? Try that.

Answer 7

Sounds like you are right.

you could contest they power of attorney through a lawyer.

not sure how long that would take.