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Are you deciding for yourself? That is so much easier than for someone else. Let me just say this, since you give us no details. I cannot answer what YOU should decide. I can only tell you what I as a (long) retired RN have decided for MYSELF. That is that I have long had written into addendum on my Advanced Directive (and discussed with my proxy) that I will NEVER under any circumstances, even temporarily accept dialysis. The MD will tell you "Well, that's an awful death". On the contrary. It is more and more tired with some other stuff like itchy and etc, and then gone. And hospice is there to make certain NOTHING is horrible with enough good drugs. I have seen elders on dialysis. I know the constant depression, exhausting, the 3 days out of 7 in ruination, the exhaustion before it, the exhaustion after it FROM it. The other refusal of mine is for total parenteral nutriton, and for any tube feedings either PEG or nasogastric. When I cannot eat then I do not want to be kept alive artificially. At 80, I will no longer be on a ventilator. Nor have CPR. We all die. I am ready. But I do not want to be tormented to death. Now you may hear from others that they or their loved one thrived. I as an RN likely never saw those who thrive. So I hope others will give you a choice. This is by no means an easy decision whether making it for yourself or for others. I am glad you are reaching out, thinking, researching. I hope you will get a Palliative care consult. I hope you will look into hospice. I wish you the best. More complete questions will get better answers; did you best I could with what you gave us. Good luck.
I have been on dialysis for over a year. It's not bad. I chose to live rather than die quietly. I have four treatments a week. I spent $55,000 to buy my own equipment. Insurance pays for a portion of my supplies. I have some fatigue but not that bad. I am not depressed. I am not on antidepressants. I have some minor itching. The one thing I don't like is how my arms look with distended veins, etc. But I wear long sleeved t-shirts and blouses all the time I spend my treatment time meditating, dozing, reading or visiting with family. It's not fun, but dialysis has allowed me to live, see my son and grandchildren, family and friends. My technician takes good care of my access ports and equipment.
I suggest that you go to a dialysis center and talk to staff. Talk to people who are actually on dialysis, not to people who have seen dialysis. I had seen my dad and my cousin have dialysis and I wasn't sure I wanted to try. At some point in the future I may elect to quit. But for now I choose to live. Do your research, talk to people. Develop a positive outlook. I'm not trying to be Suzi Sunshine, but I try to stay away from the Debbie Downers of the world. Attitude Can be everything. Choose to live your life with the hand you've been dealt.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
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.
That is that I have long had written into addendum on my Advanced Directive (and discussed with my proxy) that I will NEVER under any circumstances, even temporarily accept dialysis. The MD will tell you "Well, that's an awful death". On the contrary. It is more and more tired with some other stuff like itchy and etc, and then gone. And hospice is there to make certain NOTHING is horrible with enough good drugs.
I have seen elders on dialysis. I know the constant depression, exhausting, the 3 days out of 7 in ruination, the exhaustion before it, the exhaustion after it FROM it.
The other refusal of mine is for total parenteral nutriton, and for any tube feedings either PEG or nasogastric. When I cannot eat then I do not want to be kept alive artificially.
At 80, I will no longer be on a ventilator. Nor have CPR.
We all die. I am ready. But I do not want to be tormented to death.
Now you may hear from others that they or their loved one thrived. I as an RN likely never saw those who thrive. So I hope others will give you a choice.
This is by no means an easy decision whether making it for yourself or for others. I am glad you are reaching out, thinking, researching. I hope you will get a Palliative care consult. I hope you will look into hospice.
I wish you the best.
More complete questions will get better answers; did you best I could with what you gave us. Good luck.
I suggest that you go to a dialysis center and talk to staff. Talk to people who are actually on dialysis, not to people who have seen dialysis. I had seen my dad and my cousin have dialysis and I wasn't sure I wanted to try. At some point in the future I may elect to quit. But for now I choose to live. Do your research, talk to people. Develop a positive outlook. I'm not trying to be Suzi Sunshine, but I try to stay away from the Debbie Downers of the world. Attitude Can be everything. Choose to live your life with the hand you've been dealt.