I Came Home From Qatar and Found My Mother Locked in a Room—Then I Lifted Her Mattress and Found an Insurance File in My Name Dated Two Days in the Future

She has direct access.

I have access only where she authorizes it.

A friend nearby checks in because she wants that.

Live calls happen.

If something seems strange, we ask.

And if Rose says:

I don’t like this caregiver,

we do not explain why she should tolerate the person.