So, I was dumb enough to ask the case worker at the hospital during mom's stay last week for resources to help us out while I’m packing moving and looking for a place to move to and I get a call from adult protective services because the hospital made a report to them. The house is in disarray of course because I am sorting and packing and they’re coming by tomorrow to talk to mom and I. Perfect. Just what I needed on top of everything else. Be cautious when seeking help. Best part is the whole thing could’ve been prevented, but mom loves to play games and play the I can’t role when she is capable of doing things. Now, my life is going to be even further disrupted with these people in our business.
I love a parade.
xoxoxo
susan
You asked for help. Your request has been referred to APS. They are coming to talk to you and your mother about it. What did you want to happen? What did APS say when they called you that has made you worry about their visit?
ask for referrals to home aides, companion aides.
ask for referrals for free legal aide to help your mom seek restitution.
treat this visit as your opportunity to get on reactors asking for the kind of help Mom needs.
Ask them for help getting your mom placed in a safe environment.
Ask for their help in getting the person who financially abused mom to make restitution; or at least get in on record that that's where moms money went. You will need that documentation when the time comes for her to go on Medicaid.
Ask for help in disentangling yourself from your mother's drama.