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Good evening, this my first time on the forum and I am I need some of some suggestions. Me and my nephew are at a loss. My sister is 78 and has copd, she is Florida and is in really bad situation. I was not able to get in touch with her and I am very in NJ. My nephew live near my sister and went to check in on her. He said she is not doing well, she's been in the hospital a few times this year, but they keep releasing her and she has no one to help her. I am flying down to Florida this week and was wondering what my options are? She needs to be in the hospital and I am not sure how to make sure they do not release her again to go home and suffer. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Your sister may have COPD but if she isn't cognitively impaired then she gets to make the decision to leave the hospital. You going down there is a good idea. She needs to assign someone as her PoA. She needs to understand that if she doesn't do this, then the county will take her case before a judge and assign a guardian -- a stranger -- to manage all her affairs and make all decisions about her care. If this doesn't incite her to assign a PoA then you will need to stand by and watch the train wreck because you'll have no legal power to make her do anything against her will.
I wish you success in helping her get appropriate care.
If your sister has dementia, you need to have nephew call the APS as an emergency. It sounds as though your sister is quite ill. APS will assess her and will place her in the hospital if she is critical. They will assess her health, mentation and ability to live alone at home or not with diagnosis in the hospital.
If her son, your nephew, cannot function for your sister, is unable to help her or have her be cooperative, AND you sister is mentally capable of her own decisions, then there is little that can be done. She well may die at home alone of her COPD combined with age. I am uncertain if you think that a few more weeks months or even years in a nursing home is a better option? For most of us, given the suffering of COPD, it would not be.
You should, if sister is competent and not demented, ask her if she would consider palliative care or hospice care now.
Basically you cannot know her condition without a medical assessment and diagnosis for both physical and mental health. I am so sorry. You do not mention the age of your sister's son, but this is basically in his hands at this time, and the state (via APS intervention) may take it on in state guardianship if nephew is unable.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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I wish you success in helping her get appropriate care.
If her son, your nephew, cannot function for your sister, is unable to help her or have her be cooperative, AND you sister is mentally capable of her own decisions, then there is little that can be done. She well may die at home alone of her COPD combined with age. I am uncertain if you think that a few more weeks months or even years in a nursing home is a better option? For most of us, given the suffering of COPD, it would not be.
You should, if sister is competent and not demented, ask her if she would consider palliative care or hospice care now.
Basically you cannot know her condition without a medical assessment and diagnosis for both physical and mental health. I am so sorry. You do not mention the age of your sister's son, but this is basically in his hands at this time, and the state (via APS intervention) may take it on in state guardianship if nephew is unable.