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This behavior is very typical of dementia. I encourage you to educate yourself online so much as you are able by reading up on dementia. There's a wealth of information out there for you.
Tell us more about your mother: What diagnosis does she have? Does she live alone or with you; or do you live with her? How long has mom been failing and how old is she at this time? Who is POA for Mom? What plans are there for dealing with her dementia long term?
As to your present question re the belief she is having people "take her stuff" there's little you can do but reassure her that no one has done so. Do you have other more encompassing concerns for her future, and your own?
Hi Susan Welcome to the forum. Sorry your mom has Alzheimer’s. Stick around here on the forum and you will find many kindred caregivers who can relate to her issues and give you moral support. Paranoia is a common symptom and her feelings are very real to her. If you click on the links beneath your question you can learn more. we caregivers learn from one another.
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Hi Susan0310!
We are a global group of private citizen caregivers on this forum for support and education. This forum does not provide caregivers or financial help.
How old is your Mom? Do you live with your Mom or does she live with you? If not, where is she living (by herself? In an apartment? House?) Does she still drive? Is anyone her Power of Attorney (PoA)? Does she have any other medical or health problems?
If you need help you should:
- contact your Mom's primary doctor (make an appointment and take her in for an exam and cognitive/memory test, as well as for a UTI)
- contact social services for your county to have your Mom assessed to see if she qualifies for in-home help.
- contact your local Area Agency on Aging for more information about resources that may be available for your Mom.
If her care is now overwhelming to you, or she is a danger to herself or others, you can call 911 and tell them she is having delusions and may have an untreated UTI (urinary tract infection). They will take her to the ER to test and treat her. Once there, make sure you DO NOT take her back to her home, tell the staff she is an "unsafe discharge" (use those exact words) and then ask to speak to a hospital social worker to explain you are NOT her caregiver and not willing to provide her care going forward, and to get them to transition her right to a facility from the hospital.
If your Mom doesn't have a PoA, then she will need to get a court-assigned legal guardian who will then manage all her care and make all her decisions. If this happens, and you are living in a house that she owns, then you may lose your ability to live there.
I wish you success in getting the help you both need!
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.
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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.
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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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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.
I encourage you to educate yourself online so much as you are able by reading up on dementia. There's a wealth of information out there for you.
Tell us more about your mother:
What diagnosis does she have?
Does she live alone or with you; or do you live with her?
How long has mom been failing and how old is she at this time?
Who is POA for Mom? What plans are there for dealing with her dementia long term?
As to your present question re the belief she is having people "take her stuff" there's little you can do but reassure her that no one has done so.
Do you have other more encompassing concerns for her future, and your own?
Welcome to the forum. Sorry your mom has Alzheimer’s. Stick around here on the forum and you will find many kindred caregivers who can relate to her issues and give you moral support.
Paranoia is a common symptom and her feelings are very real to her. If you click on the links beneath your question you can learn more. we caregivers learn from one another.
Hi Susan0310!
We are a global group of private citizen caregivers on this forum for support and education. This forum does not provide caregivers or financial help.
How old is your Mom?
Do you live with your Mom or does she live with you? If not, where is she living (by herself? In an apartment? House?)
Does she still drive?
Is anyone her Power of Attorney (PoA)?
Does she have any other medical or health problems?
If you need help you should:
- contact your Mom's primary doctor (make an appointment and take her in for an exam and cognitive/memory test, as well as for a UTI)
- contact social services for your county to have your Mom assessed to see if she qualifies for in-home help.
- contact your local Area Agency on Aging for more information about resources that may be available for your Mom.
If her care is now overwhelming to you, or she is a danger to herself or others, you can call 911 and tell them she is having delusions and may have an untreated UTI (urinary tract infection). They will take her to the ER to test and treat her. Once there, make sure you DO NOT take her back to her home, tell the staff she is an "unsafe discharge" (use those exact words) and then ask to speak to a hospital social worker to explain you are NOT her caregiver and not willing to provide her care going forward, and to get them to transition her right to a facility from the hospital.
If your Mom doesn't have a PoA, then she will need to get a court-assigned legal guardian who will then manage all her care and make all her decisions. If this happens, and you are living in a house that she owns, then you may lose your ability to live there.
I wish you success in getting the help you both need!