05-22-2010, 12:11 AM
I know of a healthy 86 year old who lost her spouse a few years back and has no family. She went to see her doctor regarding some knee pain and he suggested it was time for her yearly check up, so she drove herself to a local hospital as per her doctor's orders and a couple of days later was transported to a local nursing home, where she was checked in against her wishes. What has happened since makes me physically ill. The nursing home called in a private guardian to rush an emergency order of guardianship through the local county courthouse. Lucky for her, her friend was contacted and she got a lawyer to come in to interview her and write up a power of attorney. This happened before the private guardian, who seems to have some juice with the local court system, could get his emergency guardianship order granted. I saw her today and filmed her for 15 minutes with my new pocket camcorder. She was adamant that she did not want to be there and didn't know why she was taken there. Her lawyer is supposed to ask for a motion to vacate early next week. This woman has assets; she owns a duplex free and clear, a car, she rents one half of her duplex,etc. She has a clean driving record, pays her bills on time, and drives herself to the beauty salon once a week. I don't have proof, but her doctor is said to have a financial interest in the nursing home. I spoke with her lawyer today and we both agreed that this woman doesn't belong in this nursing home. She said she has handled many power of attorney cases and when she feels the patient isn't lucid she simply tells them that the patient is too far gone and won't file the papers. This woman has had her life stolen from her. As events shake out, I will provide a clearer chronology of events and name names. I hope she can sue the shit out of these bastards.