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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?
Fall risks, spoiled food, or other threats to wellbeing
Are they experiencing any memory loss?
Which best describes your loved one's social life?
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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: A.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"). B.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.
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Your loved one may not require home care or assisted living services at this time. However, continue to monitor their condition for changes and consider occasional in-home care services for help as needed.
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The best thing about this website is the infinite shared wisdom. I have received some really helpful suggestions!
Though I will never change my career to become a CNA, I am always looking to improve the level of care I provide for my MIL.
Every person's life's journey will be different. No one needs to judge another person's decisions nor should anyone feel they should or need to justify their decisions (whether at home care or putting a loved one in a facility as an example).
I am learning that my aunt's bad behavior is quite normal for someone at her age and health level....although knowing this, I'm still quite dismayed at her antics. I'm also learning it's okay to walk away and let her fail. I am more than willing to help someone who is willing to help themself, but she is not that person. I will not be abused and taken for granted.
All the great information to help with this journey that no one prepared me for. I also liked the "resources" (top line of this page) with "Caregiver Topics" in case I needed a quick answer or wanted to know more about a certain subject.
I come here when I'm down, hurting, alone, in despair. Sometimes I have posted, but often it helps just to read other posts. So many members are so understanding, and have "been there," and have helpful and really caring responses and feedback. I'm grateful for this forum always. Thanks to all.
Being able to possibly help or to guide others to help in the struggle to deal with caring for loved ones. That's the help that helped me most when I came here over five years ago, and it is the help I attempt to guide others to.
jemfleming, I will have to agree with you, as often while in the midst of caregiving we tend to think that we are the only one experiencing what we're experiencing, and it is often reassuring to learn that we are not alone and that there are others in the same or similar boat as we are.
Best thing I've gotten is gratitude. Grateful for each of the issues, roadblocks, and challenges I hear about from others that we HAVEN'T had to deal with. Grateful for the information and tips and emotional support on things that were very relevant for our process. Most of all, grateful to hear and absorb some of the overarching truths that are woven through this forum, such as:
- There is no magic wand for time or health. If you make it to old age, it's a hard road that includes loss, grief, and pain.
- I cannot make someone else happy and it is not my responsibility to take responsibility for their emotions (or look for a magic wand).
- Use what you learn to make advance plans for yourself. Find out what resources and regulations apply to your state and county. Understand Medicare and Medicaid well before you need them.
- Caregiving of any type/level is a gift and a choice. Don't assume that what works for one individual or family is universal.
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:
A.
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").
B.
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.
Though I will never change my career to become a CNA, I am always looking to improve the level of care I provide for my MIL.
Every person's life's journey will be different. No one needs to judge another person's decisions nor should anyone feel they should or need to justify their decisions (whether at home care or putting a loved one in a facility as an example).
- There is no magic wand for time or health. If you make it to old age, it's a hard road that includes loss, grief, and pain.
- I cannot make someone else happy and it is not my responsibility to take responsibility for their emotions (or look for a magic wand).
- Use what you learn to make advance plans for yourself. Find out what resources and regulations apply to your state and county. Understand Medicare and Medicaid well before you need them.
- Caregiving of any type/level is a gift and a choice. Don't assume that what works for one individual or family is universal.