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I am the power of attorney (POA) for my mother, who is currently on hospice at a nursing home. My mother expressed her wish to improve her diet for better survival, and the healthcare directive permits me to make choices on her behalf. Despite this, the nursing home staff, including the nurse and... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
You have legal authority through the power of attorney and health care directive, and those documents are meant to be followed. If your mother is mentally incapacitated or unable to speak for herself, your direction regarding her care must be taken seriously by the nursing home. That includes... View More
My cousin put herself as my mom's payee for SSI payments and emergency contact without her knowledge.
answered on Mar 29, 2024
Please see:
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/adult-protection
Rob Kane
Eagan Attorney Orange
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