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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You and your other sibs need power of attorney over him. Who is in control? [/quote]

The sister that lives with him is POA over financial and health decisions. I would go into that topic, but the almighty judging queens on this board would pick it apart and go off on my about whatever it is I say. Gosh, it's nice to know so many people have wonderful families that all act completely normal in a time of crisis. Mine isn't one of them. I could write a book about what it was like with this same sister when my mother died. It was hideous, and stressful - and unnecessary. But this is how she rolls. [/quote]

If she has POA and has made up her mind there is really nothing else for you to do or say. I agree with you that she’s making a mistake but you can’t control her. [/quote]

Unfortunately, I think this is right.  It sounds like it will be a terrible mistake, but other than taking legal action to strip her of her POA, it sounds like she is the final authority.

Can your other nearby siblings tell her that they think this is a mistake and they won't participate in his in-home care, because it's the wrong choice?  The problem, of course, is that this might endanger your father, which no one wants.  [/quote]

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