Elder is on thiamine, trazedone, mirtazapine, magnesium, calcium, rappamune. Has ckd3, copd, liver transplant x2 cirrhosis, athosclerosis, DVt, c-diff, SBO history, etc. elder signed new poa putting primary as secondary (unknown to him at the time),removing 2nd daughter and appointing 3rd daughter as primary. 1st and second daughter been hcp for over 10 years. 3rd daughter taking adv of fathers condition. That's just some background. My question is a neiropsych exam was completed after change in hcp so I can't see results. Seniorcare is guarded in speaking. They tell me my father can make decisions when guided by his doctor. Yet daughter 3 sighns MOLST (she says dnr but dad tells doctor full code). Signs hospital admittance papers too as personal reoresentTive (she does have poa...I did too until she tricked him into believing I was trying to have him declared incompetent). Dad is noted as "senior at risk". His diagnosis are depressive disorder moderate, generalized anxiety disorder, alcohol dependent, not otherwise specified. Why won't anyone diagnose memory issues? Why were results of test so general(may change as not been paid yet), what would indicate that he can make decision with guidance of doctor? That assumes doctor has his best interest, etc Dad also has history of influence.
My mom was diagnosed with severe depression. Even after the physician's diagnosis, my sisters are convinced mom has dementia. I try to explain it to them to no avail. I suggest you google the similarities to gain a better understanding of the disease process.
Your father made the decision to make your sister POA. What is she doing to make you believe she is taking advantage of him? Seniorcare is following HIPPA rules by not telling you everything. Have you heard your father tell the doctor he is full code, or is he telling you he is full code when he is really DNR? He may just not want to upset you.
It is painful to watch a parent decline, but it is part of life. I don't know how old your father is, but maybe he's sick of being sick. Most of the patients I see in the nursing home are DNR. It's a heartbreaking reality many of us face with our parents. I'm sorry you are going through this.
You stated that he is alcohol dependent. Are they giving him alcohol in the NH?
I only ask because my father was an alcohoic. I found out they kept a bottle in the pantry just for him. I could not believe the doctor went along with this. He passed away shortly after he was placed in the nursing home. I was just out of school and my older sister 18 yrs older than myself, was in charge of his care. I hated it when I heard he was in a nursinghome.
I am sorry that you are going through this.