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[quote=Anonymous]  Would like to hire someone to check up on my mother's well-being and to join me whenever I have to discuss important matters with her like getting the roof fixed or getting her tax stuff together. The dynamics with my mother have deteriorated as she has aged, had a good relationship prior. While taking a xanex might help me stay calm when she blames me/yells/brings up things from the past that I never knew upset her, I have my own family and do not have the emotional energy or time for dramas. I just want to make sure she is handling independent living and make sure things get done. If I cannot handle going to another doctor's appointment with her I could pay the social worker to accompany her.

My brother makes things worse/stirs the pot and manipulates. He is difficult by nature and has had trouble getting along his whole life, but he has become mom's golden child in the past few years. He does not live in the area and he only comes into town once or twice a year so I just need someone to call him and keep in informed and he can just unload and curse to this person who is paid to deal.

Not looking for therapy. I understand and accept the situation is what it is, but I need a way to bypass the drama and make sure my mother is functioning. She is well behaved for strangers. I also need an outsider to tell me when she can no longer handle independent living because if it comes from me all hell will break loose.

Suggestions? Where do I call to find this magical geriatric ombudsman? [/quote]

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