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Does this person have dementia? Paranoia is unfortunately very common in many kinds of dementia. It usually doesn't last for the duration of the disease.
My husband's paranoia phase was the worst part of his dementia for me. (For him the worst things was giving up driving.) He accused me of stealing from him. (Nevermind that I was the wage-earner and all of our funds were jointly held.) One day I said, "I'm very sorry you feel that way. Would you like to examine a recent bank statement?" He spent a long time examining it closely (upside down) and then dropped that particular accusation for a while.
So the first thing I want to do is assure you that if this person has a cognitive disorder such as dementia these accusations are a result of the damage in the brain. Do not take them personally. (Very hard, I know from experience, but necessary.)
Secondly, keep meticulous records of all financial transactions, in case these accusation escalate to an outside party. APS, for example, is aware of the paranoia that can be behind false accusations and will listen to explanations backed up by documentation.
Please tell us what role another member of the family is playing. Is this person genuinely concerned about the person for whom you are POA, or has this person some ulterior motive?
Is there a secondary person named as POA if you stepped down?
More information will enable more specific suggestions. For now, try not to take the accusations personally and cya with careful documentation.
My mother went through a phase of accusing me of things. I would just say, "I would never do that." It was enough for my mother, but if the paranoia is great, it may not work for you. One thing you can do is to have a witness for all the transactions you do on her behalf, such as keeping a sibling in the loop about how money is spent each month. That way you will have someone in your corner if your mother should make an official complaint about you. If it is too uncomfortable, you may need to resign as POA. That will leave your mother in a bad position of having to either appoint someone else if she is still competent enough or appealing to the probate court to assign a conservator. I hope that it doesn't get this serious. Caregivers have to watch out for their own interests while helping a parent. There have been instances where the APS has been called on innocent caregivers. Fortunately, this is rare, but still it is good to have all bases covered.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
My husband's paranoia phase was the worst part of his dementia for me. (For him the worst things was giving up driving.) He accused me of stealing from him. (Nevermind that I was the wage-earner and all of our funds were jointly held.) One day I said, "I'm very sorry you feel that way. Would you like to examine a recent bank statement?" He spent a long time examining it closely (upside down) and then dropped that particular accusation for a while.
So the first thing I want to do is assure you that if this person has a cognitive disorder such as dementia these accusations are a result of the damage in the brain. Do not take them personally. (Very hard, I know from experience, but necessary.)
Secondly, keep meticulous records of all financial transactions, in case these accusation escalate to an outside party. APS, for example, is aware of the paranoia that can be behind false accusations and will listen to explanations backed up by documentation.
Please tell us what role another member of the family is playing. Is this person genuinely concerned about the person for whom you are POA, or has this person some ulterior motive?
Is there a secondary person named as POA if you stepped down?
More information will enable more specific suggestions. For now, try not to take the accusations personally and cya with careful documentation.