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Poppy, I read your profile about your Mom and since Mom is still of clear mind, could you ask her if she has a Power of Attorney? Don't be surprised if she doesn't know what that is, as she is of that generation where the husband would say "don't worry your pretty little head".
One can help a parent with or without a Power of Attorney. The only times POA comes into play is when the parent can no longer make good decisions on their own due to memory loss, etc.
Why, especially, do you need to know if your sister has power of attorney for your mother? What difference would it make to whether you're prepared to help with your mother's care or not?
If your mother did create a power of attorney and name your sister to act for her, she (your mother) did not need to confirm it with anyone - although obviously it would be sensible and practical to have confirmed it first of all with your sister. But if there is a POA, for finance, healthcare or both, it must have been your mother's decision alone and nobody could properly have interfered or influenced her. The simplest way to find out if there are formal POAs is to ask your sister; and it is not a rude or an unreasonable question. If your sister ever should need your backup, for example in dealing with hospital teams or social services, it would be better if you were fully informed as to her status. This is nothing to do, either, with wanting to make changes or anything like that - your sister can't amend the POA for your mother or appoint you legally to act for her even if she wanted to. It's just a question of clarity, that's all.
When you say you have been told by "her" that you "have to" help out, who is the her? Your mother or your sister? Either way, though, there is no "have to" about it. You say that you love spending time with your mother. It would also be fair to your sister to give her your support, because caring for somebody full time in your own home is very heavy going; so that makes two good reasons for you to agree to take part. But there's no obligation, this is your choice to make.
Is there a particular problem between you and your sister?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
One can help a parent with or without a Power of Attorney. The only times POA comes into play is when the parent can no longer make good decisions on their own due to memory loss, etc.
If your mother did create a power of attorney and name your sister to act for her, she (your mother) did not need to confirm it with anyone - although obviously it would be sensible and practical to have confirmed it first of all with your sister. But if there is a POA, for finance, healthcare or both, it must have been your mother's decision alone and nobody could properly have interfered or influenced her. The simplest way to find out if there are formal POAs is to ask your sister; and it is not a rude or an unreasonable question. If your sister ever should need your backup, for example in dealing with hospital teams or social services, it would be better if you were fully informed as to her status. This is nothing to do, either, with wanting to make changes or anything like that - your sister can't amend the POA for your mother or appoint you legally to act for her even if she wanted to. It's just a question of clarity, that's all.
When you say you have been told by "her" that you "have to" help out, who is the her? Your mother or your sister? Either way, though, there is no "have to" about it. You say that you love spending time with your mother. It would also be fair to your sister to give her your support, because caring for somebody full time in your own home is very heavy going; so that makes two good reasons for you to agree to take part. But there's no obligation, this is your choice to make.
Is there a particular problem between you and your sister?