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Who does all of her finances, bill paying, taxes, etc.? My mother lived alone for many years after my father passed away in 1989. By the early 2000’s, as she got older and older, she could not handle even her own pill taking, etc. Her mind just started to go away, slowly and slowly. I started reminding her of certain things; especially when tax time came around. Eventually, at the recommendation of her bank, I took over all of the duties relating to her day to day finances. She moved into a rehab facility after a stroke and then she went to a nursing home. The nursing home recommended she should have a power of attorney because of her deteriorating condition. A notary at her bank drew up a POA with 100 % responsibility from the day she signed the papers. Trust me, that piece of paper opens up all doors for you and it is smooth sailing after that in handling all of her personal affairs! In the eyes of the State of Texas, you are her, so to speak when it comes to signing papers, bank transactions, interface with doctors, hospitals, etc. Everything! I recommend this to everyone as they get older. You never know when you might become incapacitated and need someone to take over. The POA can be the type that only goes info force when you need it or the type like my mother had that basically turned over full responsibility to me.
Wish you the best. I am the 24/7 caretaker of my wife who has dementia and Parkinson’s. You never have enough hours in the day it seems to take care of your loved one(s). Make sure you have the necessary legal documents once you start. Living trusts/wills, etc. are really the smart thing to have.
Wish you the best. I am the 24/7 caretaker of my wife who has dementia and Parkinson’s. You never have enough hours in the day it seems to take care of your loved one(s). Make sure you have the necessary legal documents once you start. Living trusts/wills, etc. are really the smart thing to have.
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