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Current care is through a licensed home health care agency. Work requires a CNA to help with all ADL's.
answered on Nov 8, 2015
This is a very broad question. If you specify the nature of your concern, you're more likely to get a helpful answer.
I'm concerned about recent care, safety, and well-being of a family member in a nursing home. That said, I was unable to reach my father via phone in his room between 7:45-8:00pm so I called the nurse who advised he was sleeping. I continued to phone my father until he answered at 8:15pm and... View More 
The DFS person visited my mom due to an anonymous call (Caller was neighbor who wants my moms house). House is owned jointly by both of us. She is 84 and has dementia, some days just fine, but gets confused late in the day and when stressed. Never has had a problem requiring the police. I pay a... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2015
You need to hire a local attorney to her, to look into all of this.
his family does not care about him all there care about is his money I just want what is best for him I have called dcf and there still have not done anything
answered on Oct 2, 2015
You gave no facts, basically just a rant. What are you asking? Why would a power of attorney need to be reinstated? Did it expire? Was it somehow revoked?
My mom has been living in a nursing home for a year. She was diagnosed with early-stage dementia and displayed some behavioral issues since admitted to the nursing home, such as, concern for her safety and paranoia. She was placed on various antipsychotic medications over the past year with... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2015
Find out who the doctor is who is prescribing the medication and have a talk with him or her about this. That is about all I can say short of hiring an attorney to write a demand letter. One of the common affects is trouble with the eyes but that is all I know, because it was prescribed to a family... View More
Since my dad cheated on my mom and stills cheats on her my mom went nuts with being labeled mentally unstable. So she hits me I have 8 mental disabilities and I told her i have no job no car nowhere to live so im not going anywhere but i told her if she kicks me out i will call the cops and baker... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2015
You are talking about a number of things, mostly things that you do not know anything about, or are mistaken in your beliefs. You are asking a question to attorneys on a public forum which has not confidentiality. You can go see an attorney about involuntarily committing her for evaluation to see... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2015
For a third degree felony the maximum is 5 years in prison, for a second degree felony it is 15 years.
My mother lives in fl same as me i have taken care of her for 40 yr when our oldest bro died my other bro ( lives in calif) came home 3 days after took mom to attorney knowing she couldn't see well enough to read she signed a bunch of papers naming him poa health car surrogot did quick claim... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2015
That would be up to your mother. Go see an attorney for specifically tailored legal advice.
Because he only visits rarely (he is the love ones son. He has advisded the assisted living facility that I am no longer able to visit my loved one.Court is not an option. Does a power of atorney have this power? She has had pneumonia since Easter. He will not let me take her to the hospital. Her... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2015
When you need legal advice, it is best to actually go see an attorney for a full discussion of the issues.
Does the nursing home take all her money?
answered on Aug 7, 2015
Perhaps. This question was posted nearly three years ago. You had to find the right nursing home at the time.
answered on Aug 7, 2015
Have you read all of the corporations legal documents? That might be a good place to start. The articles of incorporation and the bylaws.
M resided in FL until 2 weeks ago 90yoa; F is 91 and is not always with it; believe some dementia for both not diagnosed; M heart issues and cancer stock assets; small income
answered on Aug 6, 2015
Yes, your father can refuse to pay for his wife's care. If you think that this is still a problem, go see an elder law attorney about it.
We are two siblings caring for our Dad in Florida. We would like advice on both the base fee per year that is fair, and hourly for any "over and above" efforts/time. He has been in an ALF for 3 years, but we take care of his legal/medical affairs, visit several times a week, etc. and... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2015
You asked this over two years ago, and I am afraid that there is no straight answer. Indeed, I think you are barking up the wrong tree here. That you should not be compensated for going to see your father. There are many more facts that need to be known to be able to help you. Basically, you cannot... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2015
You asked this question over two years ago. What type of problem are you anticipating? It depends on what you try to use the poa for.
answered on Aug 5, 2015
In order for an attorney to answer this question fully, the attorney needs to ask many questions and review all relevant documents.
I am 69 years old. A woman, not my wife, had a child by me 12 years ago. I receive $660.00 per month in social security. The child receive $186.00 a month from my social security for the past two years. The years before my retirement I paid $760.00 per month. The Dept. of Revenue has requested from... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2015
When you have a legal problem, it is always best to speak with an attorney.
My mother has a medicare/HMO. She is over 80 years old. She received services from a home health care provider. The provider either didn't submit claims on a timely manner or with proper documentation requested by the HMO. Now after almost 2years the Healthcare provider is requesting her to... View More
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