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Yes she has a dr. But we feel she is unsafe in home however not all the kids are in agreement or they Are really in denial tat she shouldn't be living in her home. Wondering if we called dss and they found home Not so much unsafe but gross, maybe is the word im looking for. Would they make her leave right then and there and if so where would she go? I feel she needs to be in a home and so does husband but we are having issues with the other kids. Someone suggested dss and we are just wondering what happens. I guess mostly to make arrangements . are really in fe ball
I think you are on the right track. Make an appointment with the Department of Social Services or Human Services or whatever you state calls the "Welfare" department. Ask for a needs assessment for Mom. Sometimes appointments take a long wait. Be patient.
When the worker comes out for the assessment, it would be a good idea for you and one family member from the "other side." is there, so you hear the same thing, and also to clarify Mom's answers, if necessary. Often seniors claim they can do more than they can and assessor has to take their word for it unless they are told otherwise. ("Yes, Mom, you can make your own meals. But you've burned three pans in the last month, leaving the burners on.")
The county will then do anything from saying there is nothing for them to do, to giving you the name of an agency that will clean up the house, to suggesting placement in a care center. It depends on their budget, their policies, and your mother's qualifications. One very common recommendation at this point is to apply for Medicaid. Have you considered that?
Best wishes to your entire family. This sure is no fun, is it?
Are the other kids in denial because they’re afraid THEY might have to take care of her in their home? Or, are they afraid they might get stuck cleaning up her place? Have you had a family meeting to discuss this? She is as much your mother as she is their’s and you have the right to call whomever you want to check her and her living conditions out. You don’t need sib’s permission.
If Adult Protective Services come out, they may send her to the ER to have her health checked. It’s difficult to say exactly what would happen— it’s based on what they would find. In any case, she will then be on their radar and they will make suggestions about what they think should happen.
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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Are really in denial tat she shouldn't be living in her home. Wondering if we called dss and they found home Not so much unsafe but gross, maybe is the word im looking for. Would they make her leave right then and there and if so where would she go? I feel she needs to be in a home and so does husband but we are having issues with the other kids. Someone suggested dss and we are just wondering what happens. I guess mostly to make arrangements .
are really in fe ball
When the worker comes out for the assessment, it would be a good idea for you and one family member from the "other side." is there, so you hear the same thing, and also to clarify Mom's answers, if necessary. Often seniors claim they can do more than they can and assessor has to take their word for it unless they are told otherwise. ("Yes, Mom, you can make your own meals. But you've burned three pans in the last month, leaving the burners on.")
The county will then do anything from saying there is nothing for them to do, to giving you the name of an agency that will clean up the house, to suggesting placement in a care center. It depends on their budget, their policies, and your mother's qualifications. One very common recommendation at this point is to apply for Medicaid. Have you considered that?
Best wishes to your entire family. This sure is no fun, is it?
If Adult Protective Services come out, they may send her to the ER to have her health checked. It’s difficult to say exactly what would happen— it’s based on what they would find. In any case, she will then be on their radar and they will make suggestions about what they think should happen.
https://www.agingcare.com/questions/what-is-the-full-power-of-adult-protective-services-435018.htm
Wishing you a good outcome.