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Elder-caregivers

Phoenix61

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8. Yep! My Dad thought he had everything sorted.

Reply to ZERTErYNOthe (Original post)

Fri Jul 22, 2022, 09:59 PM

Jul 2022

I didn’t find out until after he passed things had changed over the years. Power of Attorney isn’t the be all it used to be. Lots of financial institutions will only accept their form.

Never underestimate the possibility of a sibling to turn into a compete douche.

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Some lessons learned - dealing with family stuff [View all] ZERTErYNOthe Jul 2022 OP

Wow. You and your sister are dealing with a LOT. dixiechiken1 Jul 2022 #1

I hope everyone with older parents will read this entire post carefully and enough Jul 2022 #2

I read it and commend you for writing a SharonClark Jul 2022 #3

"...but he no longer remembers us. That's OK, we remember him, and still love him." 3catwoman3 Jul 2022 #4

I'm sorry you're going through all this. onecaliberal Jul 2022 #5

I have been Rebl2 Jul 2022 #6

Thank you for taking the time to share. These are important lessons that apply to so many of us. MLAA Jul 2022 #7

Yep! My Dad thought he had everything sorted. Phoenix61 Jul 2022 #8

When a senior issue comes up, I recommend the senior and/or caregiver, go to the V.A. if the senior 3Hotdogs Jul 2022 #9

I read every word. AmBlue Jul 2022 #10

I read every word, and thank you for being willing to share so much heartache. niyad Jul 2022 #11

Thank you for sharing. narnian60 Jul 2022 #12

Thank you ZERTErYNOthe Jul 2022 #13

I'm sorry you and your sister are having to... Trueblue Texan Aug 2022 #14