I'm an only child and I live in Fl and my 85 yr old Mom lives in Al. I have been left with the decision to put her in a NH, because this is the only answer I have, so I can at least see her and or talk to her everyday. Since this "bum" has been there, she is living with no plumbing, no central a/h, broken windows, roaches , just in filth. ( the lists goes on). I don't know what to do about getting her in a NH down here in Fl where I live. Her home is more n likely needs to be condemned, except for items in house that I would want to keep, if they are even in good enuff shape to keep...ex: family photos , few antiques etc. This man has brought tons of "garbage" into the home and it would make a good "hoarder show". Mom needs medical attention and he is constantly saying hes got her appointments to go to the doctor. I have called the police 3 times in 5 yrs, just to have them do a welfare check, well, this man living with her is all mad , saying if I call them again, that the police told him , he could press charges on me for "Criminally harrassing the elderly". I cant even talk to my mom (been a month now), cause he either cussess me and hangs up on me or the phone is busy for days or theres no answer. Also he drives Mom around in a vehicle that has expired tag or stolen, and no insurance and he drinks and I have heard him yell @ Mom . He has turned mom against me. Plus, theres other things that he does or has done that he just hasn't gotten caught. To make this story alittle shorter, I want him out and Mom in a home. Mom has either dememtia and / or altheimers, she thinks her sister and her mother are still living and she dont realize she has grand and great grand kids , Please someone tell me what i can do, where do I start? PS...For all I know, this idiot could of done away with her, I do not trust him as far as I can throw him!
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When was the last time you had visited? How do you know all the things you wrote had happened? Who told you? If it was your Mom and if she does have dementia/Alzheimer's, chances are it was the *dementia/Alzheimer's* talking. Depending on what stage of illness she is in, it is not uncommon for a person to make up stories.
And I am wonder what nationality has to do with anything? Hoarders come in all shapes and sizes, all cultures and religion. The fact you made mentioned of his nationality makes me think you are bias.
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