I took my mother home last night, the social workers at the ER reached out to APS last week and I got an order from the courts to take her home because she had no medical reason to be in the ER.
I have an emergency hearing on next Tuesday because of the APS call from the hospital. My question is two fold, what exactly happens when the state takes over? My attorney has told me that community guardians are overworked and understaffed so they do cut a lot of corners when it comes to care.
What experience do others have with community guardians. My attorney told me it is a coin flip and it is extremely difficult to switch them.
I am also afraid they are going to try and use that my mother is doing well against me, has anyone gone through that? Where they try and frame your parents well being as a reason to not give up because their quality of life is not going to be the same. How did you navigate that situation.
I checking in to see if you are doing better with your mother's situation. By now, she should have been placed in a memory care facility for her dementia where she belongs to give you rest, peace and for you to get on with your life.
I would like to hear back from you, even if it's just Two Words: "I'm OK". Thanks.
Patahome01.
I just want to apologise for assuming you were a woman. I've just seen an old post where you state that your mum sometimes mistakes you for her brother.
It's an almost understandable assumption, as the majority of carers seem to be women. However, it's also sexist, as there are plenty of male caregivers.
I hope that you have had a good outcome to your court hearing. If not, I hope you have better luck with getting your mum placed in care.