This is a 96 yr old, no children. I am one of two nieces who are her care givers. She is at home and we have in home care for her along with two days at a senior center. She cannot let go of her bank books. When my sister or I bring the books home for safekeeping, she is constantly calling, saying she cannot find them and wants them back. We have kept them at our homes. She has our names on the books, because she can no longer manage her financial affairs. She has severe dementia and it is so annoying to have these constant calls and the crying and hysteria! Any suggestions on how we can handle this?
I would just get duplicate bank books and leave them with her, if it soothes her.
Are you handling her financial matters b/c of joint accounts, or pursuant to a financial DPOA or POA?