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I am not clear on what you are asking us. Are you speaking to your elderly parent everyday? - Do you want to? - Do you not want to? - Are you feeling self pressured / guilty for something?
If you hired a service to call and chat and he loves it, what is your concern? From what you share, he is enjoying the chats / socializing so I do not understand what your question is or how we can support you/r dad. He seems to be doing well.
If you’re looking for ways to keep your elderly loved ones connected, there are many services available that provide daily check in calls or friendly chats. They can range from simple social calls to wellness check ins where someone checks on health and well being. Here’s how to find these services:
1. Search online. Try looking up “daily check in services for seniors” or “companionship calls for seniors” for a list of national and local providers. 2. Area Agencies on Aging. Many local agencies provide check in services or connect you with volunteer programs. They can recommend trusted services in your area. 3. Health Insurance Providers. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer check in services as a benefit. Check with your provider to see if this is available.
Recommended Services: 1. Papa—phone: (800) 348-7951. Papa connects seniors with “Papa Pals” who can provide companionship, help with errands, transportation and more. Some Medicare Advantage plans cover Papa’s services, so check if your plan offers this benefit. 2. Carelinx—phone: (855) 227-3640. Carelinx matches families with caregivers for companionship and more hands on assistance. They work directly with some Medicare Advantage plans and serve many areas across the U.S.
For free or low cost options, check with local senior centers or Area Agencies on Aging, which often have volunteer based call programs.
These services can make a big difference in the lives of seniors who want more daily interaction and support.
There are volunteer organizations specializing in visiting elders - all round round, not just for year-end holidays. A person needs to do their research.
Our church has a Care Ministry where a specific team of volunteers calls and/or visits people who are "shut ins". We have a schedule so that they are visited regularly.
My county has a bureau for older citizens (or something like that) And when I contacted them for resources for my parents, they told me about a local volunteer group that will call once per day or visit once per week, and they will also provide rides, help with grocery shopping, and I can’t remember what else. My parents rejected it all.
You could try church groups, the library, the local community college, etc.
I wish my in-laws would have enjoyed/allowed daily telephone visits, but sadly they are gone and it never became part of their lifestyle. Glad that services of this kind exist now .
ebonylady2024: I lost my dad when he was just 50. I spoke to my mother multiple times per day until I had to move in with her from out of state to provide care. She lived to 94. Not a tech service.
Lea with strangers there is no baggage for one , and also they can listen to the stories we have heard many many times.
When I did caregiveing I would sometimes be sent to fill in someones home, we would have a ball , just chatting. Took care of one guy that was a sharp shooter during, the Battle of Normandy. Another lady her husband died, that morning and he was her caregiver, she was dieing also. I sat in such an unemotional way, looked at pitchers with her and she told me all about him, I'm pretty sure I made her feel a little better, until her kids got there.
I honestly really enjoy there stories, and you can learn so much. I could totally see myself, on a hot line of sorts , to just make a persons life a little better.
And I honestly know my mom would enjoy talking to someone else, about things I'm tired of talking about.
I am currently looking into a Zoom, chat service or online service for support. Since I am alone in CA without local relatives, peer support for my health condition is preferred. I live with pre-diabetes, manage well at home but like to eat out often when meeting up.
Wow, I never heard of such a thing. How do you pay? Is this something you pay by the hour? By the minute? Have you vetted these folks to be certain you aren't dealing with scammers and hackers? Honestly I am not AGAINST this at all, but just have not ever heard of it.
No, I never talked to my parents daily. In fact I grew up in a family of letter writers and in latter years, with only my brother and I left, when not in the same town as one another we always wrote long long letters. We would talk I would say once a week or so.
I would guess, cannot quite remember, I talked to my folks more often when they were in their 90s, more or less checking in to make sure all was well, they sounded good. They remained fairly strong and active into aging. With their own lives and interests.
This is great! Where do you find something like this? Even though I’m here with them 24/7 right now, I can’t imagine how much they’d love to make an outside connection/friend to chat with! Thanks for sharing.
When my dad was living alone and lonely we did talk daily. It was fine to me. He was understanding if I had to go attend to something else. There wasn’t any service like you describe in the area. Nice that you have this and dad likes it. One of the saddest things is to be lonely and have no one to talk with
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Are you speaking to your elderly parent everyday?
- Do you want to?
- Do you not want to?
- Are you feeling self pressured / guilty for something?
If you hired a service to call and chat and he loves it, what is your concern?
From what you share, he is enjoying the chats / socializing so I do not understand what your question is or how we can support you/r dad. He seems to be doing well.
Gena / Touch Matters
1. Search online. Try looking up “daily check in services for seniors” or “companionship calls for seniors” for a list of national and local providers.
2. Area Agencies on Aging. Many local agencies provide check in services or connect you with volunteer programs. They can recommend trusted services in your area.
3. Health Insurance Providers. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer check in services as a benefit. Check with your provider to see if this is available.
Recommended Services:
1. Papa—phone: (800) 348-7951. Papa connects seniors with “Papa Pals” who can provide companionship, help with errands, transportation and more. Some Medicare Advantage plans cover Papa’s services, so check if your plan offers this benefit.
2. Carelinx—phone: (855) 227-3640. Carelinx matches families with caregivers for companionship and more hands on assistance. They work directly with some Medicare Advantage plans and serve many areas across the U.S.
For free or low cost options, check with local senior centers or Area Agencies on Aging, which often have volunteer based call programs.
These services can make a big difference in the lives of seniors who want more daily interaction and support.
You could try church groups, the library, the local community college, etc.
When I did caregiveing I would sometimes be sent to fill in someones home, we would have a ball , just chatting. Took care of one guy that was a sharp shooter during, the Battle of Normandy. Another lady her husband died, that morning and he was her caregiver, she was dieing also. I sat in such an unemotional way, looked at pitchers with her and she told me all about him, I'm pretty sure I made her feel a little better, until her kids got there.
I honestly really enjoy there stories, and you can learn so much. I could totally see myself, on a hot line of sorts , to just make a persons life a little better.
And I honestly know my mom would enjoy talking to someone else, about things I'm tired of talking about.
I am currently looking into a Zoom, chat service or online service for support. Since I am alone in CA without local relatives, peer support for my health condition is preferred. I live with pre-diabetes, manage well at home but like to eat out often when meeting up.
I call my mom daily, except if I know someone else is there, but I feel like she would just enjoy talking to someone else.
How do you pay? Is this something you pay by the hour? By the minute?
Have you vetted these folks to be certain you aren't dealing with scammers and hackers?
Honestly I am not AGAINST this at all, but just have not ever heard of it.
No, I never talked to my parents daily. In fact I grew up in a family of letter writers and in latter years, with only my brother and I left, when not in the same town as one another we always wrote long long letters. We would talk I would say once a week or so.
I would guess, cannot quite remember, I talked to my folks more often when they were in their 90s, more or less checking in to make sure all was well, they sounded good. They remained fairly strong and active into aging. With their own lives and interests.
Interesting post, this.