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If your Mom has the resources to be cared for by good quality people in her home 24/7, and you and your sister (or one of you) is willing to do the vetting and management of this (yes, there will be management of this probably daily) then you can start with this. If it doesn't work out then you will need to consider a facility and Mom doesn't get to have a vote on this since she is now wandering unsafely outside.

The caregiving arrangement cannot be onerous to the caregivers.
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I’m wondering if your sister is feeling burned out, which can happen even with caregivers. Who is taking care of medical issues, ordering medications, supplies, going to appointments, etc.?
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Medical POA means nothing when trying to get someone placed. You need Financial Power of Attorney because that is the person in charge of the money. Medical only means you make sure her medical wishes are carried out. If a health problem occurs that is not listed in the proxy, then medical makes the decision based on what they feel Mom would want. If Mom still understands what a POA entails, then you may find a lawyer to write one up.

At 98, I may just let her stay in her home. There may come a time she us really out of it. Then you can place her without her approval.
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