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At what point is an adult declared incapable of self-care?
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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 287488" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>If I were in either yours or your mom's place.......... (cuz it's probably Mom that is going to have to take this step)</p><p> </p><p>Have her call 911. Let the paramedics deal with talking Dad into going to the ER. They're usually pretty good about it, also just as good at determining if someone is competent enough to make the decision on whether or not to be treated.</p><p> </p><p>I'm wondering if your dad has decided that your Mom is not medical personel therefore has no clue what she is talking about, so is deciding to dismiss her concerns for his health. Especially since he seems fearful of treatment.</p><p> </p><p>Does dad have a living will? Does he have anyone appointed POA or MPOA should he need it? POA- power of attorney.......MPOA- medical power of attorney. If your Mom has either......honestly, she could kick it in against your dad if he is not capablt of making reasonable decisions for himself. Such as seeking medical treatment for what is going on right now.</p><p> </p><p>Truth be told, we could over ride mother in law's "comfort care" if we so wished and deem it unnecessary at this time. Of course we wouldn't as we are following her wishes. But honestly I would over ride for something of this nature.......he is suffering needlessly. That's why I'm so involved in mother in law's care. I'm there in case a decision needs to be overruled by family, and husband and I are the one's with the medical POA.</p><p> </p><p>Sorry dad's being such a PITA. Shame he is suffering needlessly. But this sounds like it has the potential to become serious fast. Mom needs to at least attempt to get him seen.</p><p> </p><p>((hugs))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 287488, member: 84"] If I were in either yours or your mom's place.......... (cuz it's probably Mom that is going to have to take this step) Have her call 911. Let the paramedics deal with talking Dad into going to the ER. They're usually pretty good about it, also just as good at determining if someone is competent enough to make the decision on whether or not to be treated. I'm wondering if your dad has decided that your Mom is not medical personel therefore has no clue what she is talking about, so is deciding to dismiss her concerns for his health. Especially since he seems fearful of treatment. Does dad have a living will? Does he have anyone appointed POA or MPOA should he need it? POA- power of attorney.......MPOA- medical power of attorney. If your Mom has either......honestly, she could kick it in against your dad if he is not capablt of making reasonable decisions for himself. Such as seeking medical treatment for what is going on right now. Truth be told, we could over ride mother in law's "comfort care" if we so wished and deem it unnecessary at this time. Of course we wouldn't as we are following her wishes. But honestly I would over ride for something of this nature.......he is suffering needlessly. That's why I'm so involved in mother in law's care. I'm there in case a decision needs to be overruled by family, and husband and I are the one's with the medical POA. Sorry dad's being such a PITA. Shame he is suffering needlessly. But this sounds like it has the potential to become serious fast. Mom needs to at least attempt to get him seen. ((hugs)) [/QUOTE]
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