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Originally Posted by Roswell
I was the care giver for my mother for the last 5 years of her life. She suffered from Alzheimer's and dementia. She went through severe personality changes and mood swings, sun downing, it was very overwhelming.
I can not overstate how important it is that you find a geriatric psychiatrist for your mother. This will truly help your mother and save you.
Has she signed a medical Power of Attorney appointing you the POA? If not, you need to get one signed ASAP. You have a rough road ahead, one that will require you to make hard decisions on your mother's care. Having the medical POA will make it so much easier.
May God be with you and your mother. Please reach out if I can help in any way.
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Thank you very much for sharing, I appreciate it, definitely helps. Yes, I got POA and healthcare proxy over a year ago. The former was critical in managing my mom's life, other than her cancer, didn't think I'd need the proxy for some time.
I will look for a geriatric psychiatrist tomorrow. Thank you again.