my mother inlaw has 4 children. the youngest daughter Kim is proven unstable. Mom took her in 3 years ago, against family advice. Since then Kim has gone through most of 50,000.00, taken her doctor shopping, stolen meds and administers same drugs to control her. Mom claims she is taking good care of her but when we go regularly to help mom has not been given breathing treatments or the meds she really needs. Moms house is paid off she has SS and retirement and medicare but has no money for food or her truly prescribed meds . One daughter went to police they said they couldn't help. Mom has attempted suicide more then 3 times. what do we do?
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You can write to her Dr and outline what you have told us. He/She will be very interested in the misuse of the medications. They will not be able to tell you anything as that would be a HIPPA violation unless you or your hubby has POA. If Mom is of sound mind and hands over the money there is little you can do. Please come back with more info. This is often a problem with the elderly and others will have suggestions for you.
She had three other children. Has your husband stepped up with his sister to confront her about these thing? The other two siblings? That's what ought to happen...