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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually think she is a threat to herself. I am not sure she is with it enough not to leave stove on. PP do you have experience with this? MY thought is no way will she pass a sanity exam. I do not think she should be on her own. I was hoping she could be forced to get help and possibly this could force her sister to do something or allow me to do something. This is why I am wondering what happens if your parent starts to lose it and they don't want help. What happens?[/quote]

There is a different threshold for seniors with dementia/memory issues and mental health issues.  I would call aging and disability or protective services and request a home visit and if possible a caregiver in the home.  We are in this situation.  We moved them here and are trying to get them in a nursing home.  Its a bad situation.  You cannot force someone like her sister to provide more help.  We did that wait and see approach with several relatives.  It never happened.  They were so out of touch they did not even realize for weeks she was moved across the country.  Call for support services or move her here.  Those are your only options other than walking away.[/quote]

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