I did not take Grandma straight to my house. Danielle, an elder-law attorney I reached through a friend, told me to bring her to a hospital first so an independent doctor could evaluate her condition and medications. The examination found dehydration, significant weakness, and a medication regimen that needed immediate review. More importantly, when several sedating prescriptions were reduced under medical supervision, Grandma became noticeably more alert. She remembered my name, where she lived before the facility, and eventually asked why my father had been “taking money for trips.” That statement triggered a report to Adult Protective Services while Danielle requested the financial records tied to Grandma’s pension and savings.
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