They Called Me “Poor Old Mom”—So I Bought a One-Way Freedom Ticket

Medicaid facility upstate. It’s depressing, sure, but she barely knows what day it is anymore. We tell her it’s temporary. Once the dementia progresses, who’s going to notice?”

“And if she fights it?” “We file for Power of Attorney regarding incapacity,” David cut in sharply. “We tell the judge she’s squandering money, that she’s a danger to herself.continue reading …