We have a call in and are waiting to hear back from social services, but the nurse said it probably would not be today. She pulled her Picc line out 3 times along with her super high BP, which is the reason they decided to keep her. Wish us luck. We’ve made it this far and appreciate all the forum's help and advice.
Start backing away now. Call daily to let them know she cannot safely return home and has no one to manage her life for her and needs social service for placement. If you are constantly there they will eyeball you as the logical choice for a life of misery ongoing dealing with Aunt.
The Next Step is to stand strong about "safe discharge".
is this an aunt? She should care but probably doesn’t that you stepped up.
It would be unsafe to discharge her home with services as she will not accept them.
She does not know what to do in case of an emergency - smell of smoke, fire alarm going off, water pipe breaks and floods her living area.
Let the state find a location and a guardian for her. (manages money and health decisions).
You can continue to be a supportive family member. Same for other cousin.
Hospice support might be a good idea, wherever she ends up living when she leaves the acute care hospital.