I have called sheriff ,APS and getting no where. my friend (ex boyfriends) mom is 94 her daughter has POA she is a mess been drinking heavily for year plus. now moved in with mom spending mothers money,on DUI court cabs booze etc etc my ex also an alcoholic living there is not helping. He is the mothers caregiver. also has psychological issues as does all 3 kidsits a sad mess. they play on each other for booze drunk every day. I am a retired nurse i see her heart medication not given she sleeps till 530pm not fed or bathed, crys & hides in her room. is a mess no food in the house. Ive called everyone i know but nothing is happening. now oldest son 60s also alcoholic moved in all 3 adult kids are going threw her money like crazy. she has several properties and they spend the income. IRS has placed a lien because daughter(poa) hasnt filed since 2012. i need help noone in my town seems to care about elder abuse..i cant sit back & watch anymore i dont want them to hate me but i need to save this lady she is special to me and they are killing her with their alcoholic behaviors. what do i do????? where do i go or who do i talk to??? NOT FAIR!!!
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As a nurse you are undoubtedly aware of HIPAA restraints, but I wonder if you can report to her PCP that she is not being fed properly, and to her cardiologist that she is not being given her pills, along with the evidence and dates you visited her, etc. Would they have to report this at a level higher than what is available to you? They may not be able to discuss it with you, but would they have to/want to have it investigated?
Saving this lady is more important than what her family thinks of you. So gold stars to you.
But, gee, you have called sheriff and APS. I suppose the sweet old lady tells them everything is OK and there is little they can do. Grrrrr.
I hope someone comes up with someone else you can call. This is a horrific situation.