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Texashair Asked June 2021

My step father's doctor set up his home care. We did not get a choice for his in home care. Is this normal?

They are visiting him weekly, nurse and Social Worker. They visit on different days and this is fine.
I am all the family he has and I live out of state, but call him nightly. My mother just passed away with cancer and he has listed me on all of his forms. He is 93 and has no estate after his death. He is on Soonercare and refuses the nursing home at this time.
The Social Worker has visited him twice and has been asking him about his affairs after his death. I do not believe this should be any of her business and it got him confused about his things. Is this normal? I have not visited him since last year, because he refuses the vaccine.

againx100 Jun 2021
Maybe the SW is just used to helping make sure people do have their affairs in order. So many people don't and it can be a nightmare for those left behind. It does seem a bit intrusive though.

It's sad that you haven't seen your dad in so long. Maybe you can find a way to feel comfortable enough to see him? It would probably be good for both of you.

JoAnn29 Jun 2021
Since Dad is pretty much on his own, the Dr probably ordered care and with this agency. Agencies can always be changed if u don't care for them.

I would think the SW is only doing her job and this is one of the questions she needs to ask. I would call her and say that her questions confuse him. That she is welcome to call you in reference to what plans he has made.

If you have had your shots u should have nothing to worry about. Seems Dad is pretty much homebound. You can have him and u wear masks.

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BarbBrooklyn Jun 2021
Is she asking about his funeral arrangements?

Why don't you give her a call and find out what she needs to know? Are you his POA?

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