We just received a letter from my MIL's doctor stating she's had over a year of continuous and excessive cancellations and that he has no other choice than to no longer accept her as a patient. We have no control over her- no body does. She has been showing obvious signs of dementia and my FIL is unable to control her. She is always canceling everything- she is very anxious. She has been taking thyroid medication for years. My question is this- when a doctor drops you from his practice does your prescription get cancelled too? (We are aware thyroid conditions can cause dementia symptoms but FIL swears she's been taking her meds. )
I would NOT lend them money. I would also inform their doctor, in writing, what is going on and ask HER/HIM to teport yhem to APS. If you seek guardianship, they necome your responsibility. That might be better left to an outside professional.
As for her medicine, once there are no more refills she cannot get her meds refilled without a doctor's consent. But your hubby's Mom has dementia and it is impossible to reason with someone with dementia. Usually it takes a crises where ER is needed, and then maybe you can deal with the meds.