I am so confused. My aunt is 90, mentally sharp but suffered a stroke which left her left arm and leg paralyzed. No other health issues. She sits in a wheelchair most of the day then in bed. Her room is upstairs and she can wheel out to the landing and see everything downstairs. We have a chairlift, ramps, aitomated chair and every device ever suggested. The house alarm covers every floor including basement. Every window, door alarmed with motion and glass breakage alarms. She has a one button panic button that once pressed the police or fire come. She has a keychain alarm next to her too. She has a medic alert button and she can speak to someone once pressed. She has a camera monitoring system so i can see and talk to her using my smartphone from outside anywhere.
So heres the deal. Can we leave to go to the store? How long can she be alone if at all? Is there anything else i need to do short of paying someone to be there every moment i leave? I dont want to do something wrong and i cant find the answer online. Helllpppp!
I think that you are kind and generous taking her to live with you.
Is she paying rent? Is she paying for your care? Was an agreement made and an eldercare lawyer consulted?
Your best answer about whether you can leave her unattended will come from your local Area Agency on aging.
Is this her home, or yours?
No she cant get out herself but all she has to do is press one button and the fire dept is on the way. Also her medic alert button when pressed allows her to talk to the person getting help. It isnt the same as someone being there i know so please dont reprimand me ok?