Mom w/ Alz, Won't admit it, Getting worse, need suggestions

My mother is 60 yrs old and has alzheimer's disease. My grandmother and greatgrandmother both had and died due to Alz before they turned 65.  My mom is getting worse. 2 doctors evals confirm her fading memory.  Her symptoms.....took her 7 hours to drive to a friends house 30 minutes away, cannot remember anything longer than 30 minutes, cannot remember common words, is handing out money, is disoriented at times, etc. 

She denies a problem other than slight memory loss. I know we need to get power of attorney somehow to protect her $$ as she is literally giving it away at restaurants stores neighbors etc.  We may also have to force her to live in an assisted living environment but how.

We are 2,000 miles apart.

Suggestions? Please help

sandy

 

Hi and Welcome to HW sorry you have to be here but you will find great resources and people to help you out if they can ........sounds like she needs to be with family as Snowy said or go for guardianship ..........I had to do this with my Mom but here in Canad it isnt that expensive ..........I am sure it is very hard for her to admit she is having problems .........do what you can and just love her no matter what ..........Post and let us know how you are ...........Take care and God Bless ...........Lyn