Client is the Power of Attorney (POA) of an older senior lady "friend". He is a senior himself who may be financially abusing his friend "paramour" of many years, herself a senior with dementia. The POA is "active" control freak and will not "allow" live-in caregiver to even take senior outside for walks or socialization, for example, even with visiting family -- her sisters!
Her family sees evidence of a likely gambling addiction. POA is married (50+ years) to someone else. His friend: mid-70s is a widow. Her only child pre-deceased her. She owns several properties; husband left her financially comfortable.
Live-in caregiver was placed on my recommendation; hence, on-site information/feedback/data from caregiver and from family when they visit have been shared with me. POA is clearly trying to alienate his friend from her family. POA tries to manage her care, attend to his professional life (he still works), keep up a "facade" with his own family, etc. POA's judgment is not good as he takes friend to "gambling" cities/countries without caregiver.
Family reports that her psychiatrist likely "colludes" with POA, stating there is no problem taking her to Las Vegas - he takes good care of her. Family is concerned!
Discovery is causing concern as client is the male senior who is the POA, not the elder female senior with dementia.
Approaches welcomed! Comments accepted below. olga@agooddaughter.com
I would STRONGLY suggest that you contact your local Dept. of Children & Families Office (Adult Protective Services) as well as your local Law Enforcement Agency who has Jurisdiction where the Client resides.
ReplyDeleteAn investigation would then be initiated to ascertain whether or not there is evidence of Exploitation of the Elderly (Law Enforcement) and whether or not the client might be in need of other services (DCF).
Pete Ahern,Investigator at DVI Investigations
My thoughts precisely. I'm aware of our ethical obligation to report on elderly abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Thanks for your comment.
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