The meds the doctor puts her on in GEriatrics Behavior hospital for two weeks made her more suicidal...So guess what she passed out the next time uncounscious and put back in two more weeks... Now sent home with medicare nurse checking her blood pressure and asking about mother's finances...I asked for 20 day Medicare Rehab to stabilize meds nursing home evaluated and turned her down because of suicide attempt.....Now Medicare nurse comes by for 15-min- 1 hour 2-3 times a week and basically checks blood pressure and checks that we our taking care of her at home.... Now I'm wondering if some where down the road ASSISTED LIVING is going to be an option when and if mom stabilizes on her meds finally?????Or are they going to claim they don't want liability if some one has attempted suicide?Anyone had this experience...No I don't have financial power of attorney either what a mess.......
As far as anyone accepting her related to her suicide attempt, I think it's impossible to answer that without knowing your community and the options available. Some facilities are more accepting than others at every level. Most facilities that I've worked with will want to see that she's stable and not currently suicidal. But you are absolutely right on target that it could a possible barrier to admission an assisted living or nursing home.
Unfortunately, geriatric mental health is very lacking but with some strong advocating on your part she should be able to stabilize and hopefully get some sense of hope then transition to a new living arrangement. Best of luck to the both of you... You're clearly doing a great job for her by asking the right questions!