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Which best describes their mobility?
How well are they maintaining their hygiene?
How are they managing their medications?
Does their living environment pose any safety concerns?
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Are they experiencing any memory loss?
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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.
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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.
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I remember saying," Ill never let my mom go in a nursing home or assisted living." Thinking that i was the only one good enuff to care for her. Now its been 2yrs. that she is in assisted living! Probably the hardest thing iv done in life, but i became ill myself. Now i visit 3 times aweek, take her shopping and even if im not there, i know she is eating in the dining room 3 times a day, exercizing and socializing. Her health has improved and she is really proud of herself!!!! almost like getting your first apartment!!!!
You're facing one of the toughest decisions a person ever has to make in a lifetime. Nursing homes are not on anyone's "most desirable place to live" list, but when they are needed they can be a life saver.
Doctors aren't always your best source for senior housing recommendations. Many are not aware of the difference between a nursing home and assisted living (Shocking, I know.) But when a neurologist, psychiatrist and case manager make the recommendation, pay attention to it.
This is one time you don't want your emotions to over rule your judgment. Placing a parent in an inappropriate level of care that requires a second move is hard on the patient AND the family. You're smart to seek others input here.
Generally a NH placement makes sense if the patient is unable to perform 3 or more of the following activities of daily living:
toileting (incontinence) walking unassisted transferring out of bed or chair bathing feeding herself getting dressed
The 3 ADL rule is not hard and fast but gives you a good frame of reference to use. If you're still in doubt, hire a good geriatric care manager to help you. They can be worth their weight in gold with the burden they can lift off your shoulders.
Or ask the medical professionals your working with. Making such an important decision carries a large burden. You have my prayers for the most beneficial outcome for you, your parent and your family.
EA- please tell us what you mean by "professionals" - are these certified social workers? Are they marketing professionals from an assisted living facility? Are they home health aides? The quality of their assessment should be based on their credentials.
If it is indeed time for a nursing home, then there are some things you should do first. Take your elder to their doctor for a full assessment of their condition. Ask his/her opinion of assisted living or nursing homes, ask if they have a recommendation or if they've found one easier to communicate with over others. Then, if you need assistance contact your local area agency on aging to see if they can find someone to help you wade through the process. Best of luck to you and your family. Be sure to ask any questions here - there's a lot of wisdom in this community.
The professionals are- His doctor, a neurologist, a psychiatrist, hospital case manager, skilled nurses. And the non-professionals are my trusted family members and friends.
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.
You're facing one of the toughest decisions a person ever has to make in a lifetime. Nursing homes are not on anyone's "most desirable place to live" list, but when they are needed they can be a life saver.
Doctors aren't always your best source for senior housing recommendations. Many are not aware of the difference between a nursing home and assisted living (Shocking, I know.) But when a neurologist, psychiatrist and case manager make the recommendation, pay attention to it.
This is one time you don't want your emotions to over rule your judgment. Placing a parent in an inappropriate level of care that requires a second move is hard on the patient AND the family. You're smart to seek others input here.
Generally a NH placement makes sense if the patient is unable to perform 3 or more of the following activities of daily living:
toileting (incontinence)
walking unassisted
transferring out of bed or chair
bathing
feeding herself
getting dressed
The 3 ADL rule is not hard and fast but gives you a good frame of reference to use. If you're still in doubt, hire a good geriatric care manager to help you. They can be worth their weight in gold with the burden they can lift off your shoulders.
Find one here: https://www.agingcare.com/Find-Senior-Care/Geriatric-Care-Managers/
Or ask the medical professionals your working with. Making such an important decision carries a large burden. You have my prayers for the most beneficial outcome for you, your parent and your family.
If it is indeed time for a nursing home, then there are some things you should do first. Take your elder to their doctor for a full assessment of their condition. Ask his/her opinion of assisted living or nursing homes, ask if they have a recommendation or if they've found one easier to communicate with over others. Then, if you need assistance contact your local area agency on aging to see if they can find someone to help you wade through the process.
Best of luck to you and your family. Be sure to ask any questions here - there's a lot of wisdom in this community.