Guest guest Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 jan, you go girl, and since you have the letter from your neuro about jim not being able to take care of hiimself. i would think that would also mean he is uncapable of making monetary/financial and legal decisions either, so even if daughter did that i would think it would NO T hold up in court. have faith in your lawyer, and keep him/her well infomred, have your cg let you know if daughter or anyone comes to visit when your are not there. it seems to me parranoia is very big with this disease, if i talk too much about POA to dadddy, eh gets paraonioa thinking i am just in it for the imoney. it is an ugly circle i know. keep your faith, sending you hugs and stregnth your way. sharon m a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 Jan noted: Jim's doctors notes came in the mail today to bring to the attorney describing his dx and that he is incapable of caring for himself, so I can apply for a POA. ********************8 Well - actually - even when a family is in complete harmony (Wish I knew of some!!! <g>), a POA is always a good idea as well as a living will with a DNR (do not rescussitate -sp?) if that is the wish of your LO. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 It was rather chilling, but Bill's neurologist suggested these items the first time we were in when Bill was first diagnosed with lbd. Although Bill is doing well at this time, I'm grateful that we got these things out of the way just in case. It will save any hassle later when he might not be in shape to handle business. cbhillman wrote: Jan noted: Jim's doctors notes came in the mail today to bring to the attorney describing his dx and that he is incapable of caring for himself, so I can apply for a POA. ********************8 Well - actually - even when a family is in complete harmony (Wish I knew of some!!! ), a POA is always a good idea as well as a living will with a DNR (do not rescussitate -sp?) if that is the wish of your LO. carol Welcome to LBDcaregivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 , Bill's neurologist was very wise. As I read through emails on this thread, it reminded me that dad's attorney told me that this should be done as soon as possible because if the attorney thinks that the dementia has progressed far enough that our LO doesn't know what they are signing, then you have to go for guardianship. Carol, there is also a healthcare POA. A living will says what health care wishes are but the healthcare POA names someone to carry out those wishes. I also learned from talking with the lawyer that it is a good idea for everyone to have these documents in case they are needed. They are documents that make sure who/what you want done is done by someone you trust. They should be reviewed every couple of years to make sure that they still reflect what you want. Gwen Re: Jan / Courage OT It was rather chilling, but Bill's neurologist suggested these items the first time we were in when Bill was first diagnosed with lbd. Although Bill is doing well at this time, I'm grateful that we got these things out of the way just in case. It will save any hassle later when he might not be in shape to handle business. cbhillman > wrote: Jan noted: Jim's doctors notes came in the mail today to bring to the attorney describing his dx and that he is incapable of caring for himself, so I can apply for a POA. ********************8 Well - actually - even when a family is in complete harmony (Wish I knew of some!!! ), a POA is always a good idea as well as a living will with a DNR (do not rescussitate -sp?) if that is the wish of your LO. carol Welcome to LBDcaregivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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