An APS investigation can be a good thing. When my brother called APS and reported I wasn't caring for my mother (because I would not do things the way he wanted), I invited the APS worker in and the caseworker saw the accommodations made for Mom (the memory aid "posts" with our address and how to contact me if I wasn't in the house, daily task checklist, her cane, walker and wheelchair, the snack bowl, labels on the cabinets, grab bars in her bedroom and bath, etc.) and Mom (and the house) were clean and neat (at least in the common room and Mom's room). APS talked with Mom, looked around, and decided Mom had good care, then the worker asked me if Adult Day Care would help Mom and me. APS caseworker made me aware of the community services our state/county offered seniors and helped me get Mom qualified for the ones we were interested in.
If you are the person the agency was called about then welcome APS and show them all your records of spending. Be very honest and open with them. Without more information I am afraid there is not a lot more advice we could give.
A little more info would help. Who called an agency? APS has to investigate any reports of abuse of any kind. If there has been no abuse financial or physical, emotional don't worry about the report or the investigation. Be truthful. Don't jump to conclusions. If you are caring for this person and they need 24/7 care and you are doing this alone hiring a caregiver to help out might not be a bad idea. The person that pays for the hired caregiver is the recipient of the care so it would be dad in your case. (If I read your profile correctly) By the way is your dad a Veteran? If so you can get paid to care for him and he may qualify for services through the VA. And he may qualify for caregivers from the VA. Contact your local Veterans Assistance Commission and ask them to determine if he qualifies for any services.
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I agree, just have everything ready. Answer questions truthfully.
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Who called an agency?
APS has to investigate any reports of abuse of any kind.
If there has been no abuse financial or physical, emotional don't worry about the report or the investigation. Be truthful. Don't jump to conclusions.
If you are caring for this person and they need 24/7 care and you are doing this alone hiring a caregiver to help out might not be a bad idea. The person that pays for the hired caregiver is the recipient of the care so it would be dad in your case. (If I read your profile correctly)
By the way is your dad a Veteran? If so you can get paid to care for him and he may qualify for services through the VA. And he may qualify for caregivers from the VA. Contact your local Veterans Assistance Commission and ask them to determine if he qualifies for any services.