Poa
Yes, I mean my Mom.
She invited this homeless relative into her home and 10 mos. later changed her POA to her "caretaker, the one who lives with you knows you best." If only she knew how well, and what it would cost her!
A year ago, Mom kept her own house and yard, made her meals, was in charge of her own financial matters, drove herself to appts., errands, and social engagements. Today, she does NONE of these things.... claims she is unable, and believes EVERYTHING her caretaker tells her.
She sees the rest of us, but turns us out the minute we attempt to "interfere". We assist with appts. (those that aren't cancelled), and whatever we can do for her that is not sabotaged.
It is unbelievable... that she does not trust daughters that have always been there for her, but DOES trust someone her husband disinherited (he is now deceased), and who has a history of scam and questionable "caretaking".
This is now a DSS case, but we are trying to predict and prevent the worst from happening.
We know this caretaker is preparing to leave the state, and will not leave emptyhanded because there is no way she will return to homelessness after living comfortably for a year at no expense to her. Will she have to whisk Mom away with her to benefit... or is there a way she can leave alone, and leave Mom without a house and income?
Thanks