Would social services have an issue with so many pets around an elderly woman?
No. Not as long as the environment is clean and sanitary. That means no feces on the floor. There must not be an odor of urine and no flea infestation. You can explain that you are aware that they have not already addressed this issue. If the elderly woman is still lucid and can speak for herself, social services will interview her separate and apart from the rest of the family. This is done to see if she is being pressured or influenced to give certain answers. Always be sure that you do not ever give them a reason to be suspicious of her care. Make certain that she bathes or is bathed frequently, there are no unusual bruises or lesions, she is fed at least 3-4 small meals a day, be certain that she is taking her medications as directed and that her living area is free from clutter and debris (that she could fall over). If they do not see any “red flags” they won’t be so likely to go looking for other things that may lead to further investigation.
