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My 89 year old mother lives in an apartment in Florida. My sister is her primary caregiver but can no longer bear the responsibility. I am looking for something in or near Westchester County, NY where I live?
Westchester County is going to be expensive! Apples to Apples (for instance Sunrise Senior Living Emeritus, Vi, Five Star, etc.). much cheaper in Florida. I'm not sure about NY, but in Florida we have 6-12 bed "adult family homes" that are licensed as ALF's and offer much more personal care and attention than the hotel-like corporate establishments. If mom were in such a venue, would your sister still be so burned out? If mom (or the family) has the bread, by all means move her north (brrrrrr!). But remaining in FL might work if the sis is relieved of the burden of day-to-day.
First off, you need to consider your Mother's health and her daily needs. A Home Health aide may work, depending on her needs and your schedule. What I did for my Mom for Assisted Living was to check ratings on the internet and visited 6 different places that were close to the kids. Also took Mom to 2 of them and she liked one as soon as she saw it. Her facility is self pay. For my Dad with Dementia, I went to my state's ratings for each facilty, to a Federal government site, don't remember which one, may have been Medicare or Medicaid to make sure they were certified and check their inspection report.Then went to visit and tour the one my Sister and I liked the best. We then got on their waiting list which was full at the time and my Mom wasn't ready to let him go yet. Finally, she knew that, even with a Home Health aid, he needed to be in Alzheimers unit.
Hi Carmen, A place to start is the home page of agingcare.com. Type the Zip code where you want housing into the search and see what comes up. You can check out these choices. Assisted living may be your best option. You can also call around in the area and set up tours. It always takes footwork, but if you can get a start on the computer, you may want to try it. Then go to the phone, and get more information. Affordable is different for everyone. If your mother has very little income she may qualify for subsidized housing, but again, you'd have to check with the county or nearby city of your choice, so a Zip code check may help. You can call Social Services in Westchester County to see if they have a list of subsidized housing as well. The problem here is that there is generally a waiting list. Good luck in your search. This is always stressful, Carol
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.
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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.
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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.
If mom (or the family) has the bread, by all means move her north (brrrrrr!). But remaining in FL might work if the sis is relieved of the burden of day-to-day.
First off, you need to consider your Mother's health and her daily needs.
A Home Health aide may work, depending on her needs and your schedule.
What I did for my Mom for Assisted Living was to check ratings on the internet and visited 6 different places that were close to the kids. Also took Mom to 2 of them and she liked one as soon as she saw it. Her facility is self pay.
For my Dad with Dementia, I went to my state's ratings for each facilty, to a Federal government site, don't remember which one, may have been Medicare or Medicaid to make sure they were certified and check their inspection report.Then went to visit and tour the one my Sister and I liked the best. We then got on their waiting list which was full at the time and my Mom wasn't ready to let him go yet. Finally, she knew that, even with a Home Health aid, he needed to be in Alzheimers unit.
A place to start is the home page of agingcare.com. Type the Zip code where you want housing into the search and see what comes up. You can check out these choices. Assisted living may be your best option.
You can also call around in the area and set up tours. It always takes footwork, but if you can get a start on the computer, you may want to try it. Then go to the phone, and get more information.
Affordable is different for everyone. If your mother has very little income she may qualify for subsidized housing, but again, you'd have to check with the county or nearby city of your choice, so a Zip code check may help. You can call Social Services in Westchester County to see if they have a list of subsidized housing as well. The problem here is that there is generally a waiting list.
Good luck in your search. This is always stressful,
Carol