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Your approach is so sensible!
It is a very good idea to try other things first, before calling APS.
Why does your father's blood sugar get so low? Does he not eat regularly? Has he been sick? Is he taking too much insulin and/or medication? Has the hospital trip for this reason happened more than once? Does he have some dementia? Does he not recognize his own symptoms for low blood sugar in time to take action, such as drinking milk or orange juice? How long has he been diabetic?
By "bugs in the house" do you mean a few ants or an army of cockroaches? Do your parents live in a part of the country where bugs are a common problem and exterminator visits are routine? Can you just help them set an appointment up or routine maintenance if that is appropriate?
It is hard for me to get a sense of the extent and nature of the problems here. It is possible that Mom and/or Dad have health needs and impairments that make it hard for them to live safely on their own. Instead of calling Adult Protective Services, I would start with the Social Services department in their county. They can do an assessment of need and make recommendations for county services and other community resources that would allow them to continue to live independently for a while longer, and also have suggestions for when the time comes that they continue safely continue in their own home.
It is loving of you to want to see that they get help. Good luck to you all!
I just think it's going to hit the fan if you involve APS. That may be what you need to do. I'm just suggesting some firm intervention on your part first. If that doesn't work, then call in the big guns.
In home help would be nice, but your dad's blood sugar needs to be checked often and his food choices sensible. That would talk full time care.
Good Luck, Cattails
Good luck,
If there is infestation of bugs or rodents, there is reason for it--it means they are not handling food and cleaning properly.
Messy is acceptable, filth is not.
The suggestion about Adult Protective Services is a good one...especially while they are in their own home. It starts a document trail you might need, later.
They might just need in-home caregivers to assist them.
But Adult Protective Care can help decide that, or if Assisted Living is better, or other solutions.