My mother, 69, has a history of some type of mental illness and has been married to a younger man for the past 12 years. When she had her stroke he did not get her any medical attention. Four days later my aunt took her to the hospital. She has no insurance and only has medicare part A. She is not eligible for Social Security. I have been there everyday during her month long stay at the rehab facility. She's going to be released to her home this week and her husband has said that they will not need any medication because taking meds is a sign that you dont trust God for your healing. I am a believer in God myself, just not this anti medication version. This man lives off my mothers inheritance. He had no home or assets when he came into the marriage. He seems a bit slow. Mom owns 2 homes, both of which are in disrepair but she feels they are fine. They are in my opinion, both extremely dangerous. Her plumbing is not all connected, her furnace doesnt work properly, she has a major mold issue, her sidewalk is all broken and uneven etc. How can I help safeguard my mother ? I am fearful that if she falls (or anything really) that he will not get her medical attention. Do I have any rights ?
How did your aunt manage to get her to the hospital? Was she willing to go? Did the husband try to stop her?
This is a real heart-breaker. I don't blame you at all for wanting to see that your mother gets good medical care. But I don't think that interfering in her religion (if that is what this is) is going to be easy or even possible.
My heart goes out to you.
Do let us know what you try and if anything works. We learn from each other.
What a terrible situation for your Mother. I wish you the best!