One of the caregivers of our senior friend who has no family has threatened to call Adult Protective Services anonymously because the senior refuses to accept home health care and is drinking too much, not taking her meds and appearing unkempt. I'm wondering what happens if Adult Family Services gets an anonymous call. Do they investigate?
I did this to my own mother years ago because I was so concerned for her mental state and safety. She was so mad somebody was "up in her business" but I said whomever it was must be concerned about you.
Even if they investigate, if they find her in her right mind, she may not be eligible for court-ordered intervention. When my mom was investigated, she could still cover up and "show time" long enough to buffalo the social worker.
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