I'm my mom's legal guardian since she had a stroke, so I'm supposed to make sure she's not making any major financial or legal errors. At the same time, I'm also supposed to suppor... moreI'm my mom's legal guardian since she had a stroke, so I'm supposed to make sure she's not making any major financial or legal errors. At the same time, I'm also supposed to support her autonomy. Our usual financial discussions surround how she wants more cigarettes and isn't happy with the amount she can afford- to which end she calls me about once a week and asks for more, knowing she has no money until the month starts over again. When that fails, she tells me not to pay her housing and care bill because she thinks they don't earn the money. :/ Throughout her entire life, she only went to the dentist when her teeth hurt, so she has needed extractions and dentures for many years, which are not covered by insurance. She's getting an inheritance and I think she needs to spend the money on her dentist, but I'm willing to bet she's going to want to spend on random things. Pre-stroke, she would have done the same. Obviously, I can't force her to get the treatment, but I could theoretically refuse to let her ha... less
Serioulsy. Sometimes I think I would find true happiness if I lived in a cabin in the woods and all I had to do was sit on my porch and listen to the wind blow through the tr... moreSerioulsy. Sometimes I think I would find true happiness if I lived in a cabin in the woods and all I had to do was sit on my porch and listen to the wind blow through the trees. There I could stay in bed as long as I want and no one would know. There wouldn't be anyone to be considerate of or to make concessions for. Am I just kidding myself?
Besides being alive what are the requirements? Do they get tested? Is there a standard probationary period or can it be "fluid"? Seems like the place is filled with snakes and land... moreBesides being alive what are the requirements? Do they get tested? Is there a standard probationary period or can it be "fluid"? Seems like the place is filled with snakes and landmines. Takes a really brave person to work there...or a very desperate one! :)
