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anonymous40843
Asked April 2012
How do both my husband and I become legal primary caregivers for my mom with dementia who lives with us?
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Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF
Apr 2012
If you have POA for health and a health directive, you should be able to do what is needed. If now, you may have to obtain guardianship through the courts. I'd ask the doctor what he or she thinks are the best steps to take.
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Carol
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Good luck,
Carol