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[quote=Anonymous]Hi, op.

First, what state is your mother in? Some states have standard POA online. Some do not. If you tell me your state I ca do a google search, or you could look as well.

Second, people who are presenting solutions like this is an easy problem to solve are likely either the absent sibling or have tons of money to throw at the situation.

My parents and both physically disabled and have dementia. We are caring for them at home by hiring round the clock care. It costs a ton of money. More than hardly anyone can afford. I am super grateful they have the funds to pay for this. However, even with all this money, it is still really hard and takes up a decent amount of my time. So my heart goes out to you, trying to figure out how to care for them with limited resources.

People are living longer, with more disabilities, while extended families are scattered across the country and we are in a labor shortage. Elder care in this country is a sh*t show right now and anyone who doesn’t understand that doesn’t know what they are talking about. Absent siblings like to minimize the amount of work their siblings are doing. It makes them feel less guilty.

Hugs.[/quote]

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