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While working on finding/utilizing EC atty, the current situation needs to be addressed asap. With broken hip/femur, that UTI really needs to be treated. Although doctors would not be able to discuss the parents' current medical conditions, you could set up an appointment and/or time to discuss your concerns with the docs. They should be willing to listen and then address the situation. At some point mom was under doctor care for the broken bones - I would start with PC and/or whoever had been treating the hip/femur.
If sister refuses to let you in, or a Geriatric Care Manager, perhaps a call to APS? I have read many comments where APS doesn't bother to get involved, but if you work with doctors and APS, perhaps some intervention can be attained. If the place is a mess, mom isn't getting treatment, mom and dad are not getting proper nourishment and mom isn't getting any kind of bathing done, that should be enough for someone to step in - you can let them know that you and the other siblings are willing to take on the proper care needed, even if it means moving them to AL. You don't want the state taking over!
As for sister getting paid, is there a proper legal care-giver agreement in place? If not, then if mom and/or dad ever need Medicaid, there will be penalties for all the money she gets (they will refuse to cover costs until the costs meet/exceed every dime sister has received!) This is another reason to get EC atty involved.
You can go online to Aging Life Care Association and find a Certified Case Manager in your area.
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I appreciate your concern for your parents. You also have to show concern for the caregiver. It’s a team effort. Respect has to go both ways.
I am not trying to be overly critical. I am only stating that problems arise when only parents are looked at. Look at it this way, you go to work and if you are not appreciated, respected or recognized, would you feel motivated? Most likely not.
If your supervisor showed concern, would you be more forthright in sharing details? Be more motivated? Most likely you would. See what I mean? Courtesy goes a long way.
Thanks for all of the answers. I will look into the Durable Power of Attorney. I don't know who has that.
Fair comment about walking in the caregiver's shoes. The observable data is that the house is a mess, my parents are undernourished and not receiving the healthcare they need. And, of course, it would be ideal if the caregiver (sister) were seeking help, but quite another thing if she is turning away all offers to assist. The parents are grateful for the care they receive, but may be wondering why other siblings aren't around.
If there is no PoA, then what?
Bathing is necessary. Is there a shower downstairs? Does your sister have any help in caring for your parents? Does she get much needed breaks? Are your parents cooperative with her requests?
Did they ask her to care for them? Does she want to do this? Of course, she should be compensated financially if she is willing to be a caregiver. Why should she not have a source of income? Caregiving is a tough job
Have you or any other siblings looked at suitable facilities? Have you spoken to your parents about it being time to live in a facility because it is too much for your sister to care for both of them by herself? Are any legal documents in place, such as POA or POLST, a will, etc?
Best wishes to you and your family.