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It depends on the state, so you really need to consult with an elder care attorney in your own state.
I'm in Florida and just found out that even with a DPoA I can not force my mom to move into assisted living unless I go to court and get guardianship which is long, costly and might not even work, OR wait for a crisis and hospital stay to force the issue with "unsafe discharge".
Hopefully you are NOT in a wait for a crisis state and can move your loved one into appropriate care with a DPoA.
If yo do not have POA at this time it may be that the only thing you can do is obtain Guardianship so that you can make decisions and take care of financial, legal, medical affairs. Much bill paying can be done on line or even a direct charge on a credit card or auto pay from the bank. If the parent, spouse...has been declared incompetent then moving them to a place that is safe is "easy". It is more difficult emotionally to get that done. If there are funds hiring caregivers is an option but that is only if the house can be made safe enough to do that. A sit down session with an Elder Care Attorney is a first step. Also if the parent is a Veteran the VA might be of help. Depending on where and when they served that would be a little help or a LOT. If they are a Veteran contacting the VA and asking to talk to a Social Worker or better a call to your local Veterans Assistance Commission will get you many answers.
Having POA would help. If Dad is in the early stage and understands what signing a POA means then you may want to see a lawyer if u don't have a POA in place and soon. I would have it written up for "immediate". Otherwise its a "Springing" which means a doctor would have to say he is incompetent for the POA to be in effect. Immediate means your responsibilities start as soon as Dad signs the paper.
Otherwise its guardianship and that's expensive. You can use Dads money but I think you have to win to do that. You will have to report to the State every year.
Are you on Dads bank accounts? If so, u can pay his bills. As a POA you don't need to be on the accts you just pay the bills with POA behind your name.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I'm in Florida and just found out that even with a DPoA I can not force my mom to move into assisted living unless I go to court and get guardianship which is long, costly and might not even work, OR wait for a crisis and hospital stay to force the issue with "unsafe discharge".
Hopefully you are NOT in a wait for a crisis state and can move your loved one into appropriate care with a DPoA.
Much bill paying can be done on line or even a direct charge on a credit card or auto pay from the bank.
If the parent, spouse...has been declared incompetent then moving them to a place that is safe is "easy". It is more difficult emotionally to get that done. If there are funds hiring caregivers is an option but that is only if the house can be made safe enough to do that.
A sit down session with an Elder Care Attorney is a first step.
Also if the parent is a Veteran the VA might be of help. Depending on where and when they served that would be a little help or a LOT. If they are a Veteran contacting the VA and asking to talk to a Social Worker or better a call to your local Veterans Assistance Commission will get you many answers.
Otherwise its guardianship and that's expensive. You can use Dads money but I think you have to win to do that. You will have to report to the State every year.
Are you on Dads bank accounts? If so, u can pay his bills. As a POA you don't need to be on the accts you just pay the bills with POA behind your name.