Very recently my dad came to live with me and my family. Within this time he was diagnosed with having dementia, from observation he is getting worse as the days go by. To make it short; how do I go about getting power of attorney to handle his everyday affairs from health care, finance, and whatever else? (he is basically becoming a child again) I must add that I have his discharge papers from the hospital that states that he has this sickness. Also wanting to get advice on revoking his licenses ASAP. Any help would be welcomed.
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You would need to contact an attorney and your father would need to sign a Power of Attorney document. Do this fast, because if your father's condition is going down hill every day, the longer you wait the harder it will be to achieve. In order for your father to sign ANY legal document, the lawyer and notary will need to be able to determine that he is of "reasonably sound mind" - meaning that he knows what he is signing and the impact it will have. Ask the attorney about the license thing as well. PS - don't take legal advice from strangers on YA. Go to a legal professional yourself and get real answers.
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It depends if you father has drawn up a power of attorney. If he has, you need to contact the lawyer (preferably who drew it up since he is familiar with your dad) and ask him to start the proceeding to enact the power of attorney. A power of attorney is drawn up in case your father becomes disabled. In it he names the person he wants to care for him. Normally this is discussed beforehand but he may not have done this. If he has not drawn up a power of attorney, see a lawyer and ask him to start the proceedings to have you named the executor of a power of attorney. This means that you will have the legal responsibility to see that your dad is cared for. The hospital papers you have will be helpful but they may not be enough. Nonetheless your dad may protest and in that case having him evaluated by a geriatric psychiatrist will be of help. If he has not been evaluated by a geriatric psychiatrist, start that now because they may be a waiting list. This doctor will provide you with all the medical documentation as to where your dad is in his dementia, where he is going and also follow-up on his increasing loss of abilities. Whatever you do, get a good solid support team to care for your dad that includes a social worker, a general doctor, a psychiatrist, a nurse, and if needed, a physiotherapist to evaluate your home and make it safe. Good luck.
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DUH try using a bit of common sense It is called Power of Attorney for a reason...You have to seek a lawyer that specializes in family law. (I'm thinking that your father isn't the only one who suffers from dementia)
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