She has recently started to have hallucinations; no engagement, more like indifferent, people or person she notices but there's zero interaction. Today an APS report was made following an initial visit from an in home care agency meant to assess what in home services mom needs and that the agency can provide. Mom was a scattered, irritated by the visit, seemed confused to the person and because mom admitted she drives occasionally the supervisor directed her to make the report based on her continuing to drive. What exactly does APS have the power to do?
1. Once diagnosed a person should not drive.
2. There are professional groups that will test a person and evaluate the driving ability and fill out forms that are then agreed to and signed by the person tested. They put strict limitations on the driving. This form is also submitted to the DMV.
If your mother goes through the testing and is fit to drive APS can do nothing.
You can also check with her doctor. If the doctor states in writing that she should not drive then you must not allow her to drive. Document that and if there is an APS investigation you verify that she is no longer driving and that will be the end of the investigation.
I hate so say it though if your mother was flustered by a home visit if she were to get flustered and confused on the road it could be very bad for her or other people. You have to ask yourself if it is really worth it. She could lose EVERYTHING in a law suit.
So the state, through the courts and on request of proof from APS can take guardianship of your mom, who as you must know, is no longer safe to be on her own without 24/7 supervision.
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