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I was widowed at 51. I was not able to have children. I am in excellent health and own my own home. However, at 58 years old, I have decided to start preparing to sell my lovely country home and pass on most of my possessions and unnecessary furniture, ready to move into assisted living well before needed. Let me tell you a secret, it is EXCITING!!
Making the decision is key. After that you will begin to see all the possibilities that may be open to you. When once I move to assisted living in town in the next year or two, I will have extra money to spend on the things I would still like to do, and still some of the energy and ability to do them. I will also be able to give a financial gift to my dear stepdaughter, who lives abroad. I live in the absolute reality that life on this earth is finite. Do not bury your head in the sand and 'live for the day'. Be prepared, and free yourself to do all the things you would like to do, whilst able. Don't count on, expect or demand family to give up the last of their healthy years so that you don't have to make any changes at all, when you've already lived your life. Very few are happy to do this, and why should they? (p.s. my 93 year old mother is expecting us to do this for her, after 70 years of living life absolutely on her terms, but in reality her choices are at home care or an assisted living facility!!). Please consider realities and grasp your opportunities!
Assisted living is just that. The residents live independently, with a little assistance as needed. It's like an apartment with a nursing staff on hand. I'm sure it depends on the AL facility. Some may have more restrictive environments depending on the level of patient care they provide. For instance, most memory care centers will be locked down, for the safety of their vulnerable residents, to prevent people from wandering and getting lost. Most skilled nursing facilities also watch residents closely to prevent anyone wandering outside on their own.
It could have helped us to know why you are asking this question. Who is the person you are concerned about and what is their medical diagnosis?
(I believe) AL facilities must follow licensing board requirements to secure the safety of each resident - and security protocol should be in the contract you sign.
However, beyond this, you likely would need to speak to the administrator or department manager - about your concerns, as:
- within state/fed licensing requirements, each facility may have their own protocol, based on staff, insurance (requirements).
- When I worked with individuals in AL, - in my experience in Northern California - my clients seemed to have 'a lot of independent freedom to come and go.' - AL units (generally/in my experience) also have a 'nursing station' monitor medical needs, provide meds - and help with getting dressed/undressed, (provide meals), and offer a multitude of other 'add on' services.
You really need to ask the department head and get everything in writing.
* I know that most / (all) facilities will not help a person who falls get up. This is an insurance issue (to avoid (liability/) causing possible additional injuries in moving a person). They will call 911 / medical emergency and have them access / lift the person from the area they fall.
So much depends on the individual person and their needs. You need to ask and find out a facility's procedures and legal requirements.
When a person moves into an assisted living or memory care unit (at least in California) they are required to have a report from the Doctor and a TB test. The facility will assess them and consider what the doctor has to say. Unfortunately, the culture of caregiving and resident dependence in long term care facilities often creates a fair amount of paternalism, where the caregivers provide their assistance without considering the needs and wants of the care recipient. Often residents are told they can't leave because their doctor said they can't or the family member said they can't. The assisted living facilities are worried about liability if someone gets hurt while not under their "watchful" eye. However, residents have rights of freedom of movement. Unless the resident has a legal guardian or are conserved, they have rights to make decisions for themselves. Seniors are pretty compliant and often don't question. The big facilities are generally woefully understaffed and have lousy continuity of care. They want all their residents rounded up and compliant. Be careful where you place your loved one and learn what rights they have as human beings.
It all depends on your cognitive issues. If you have Dementia, you cannot leave the area that leads to the parking lot. If you are living in assisted living because you need a little help, you can hop on a Access bus or cab that accommodates wheelchairs, walkers or kanes to go out for a day and come back. The doctor in the facility will evaluate and determine if it's safe for you to come and go as you please.
Assisted living is just that, the resident need somekind of assistance. Really, people duffering from Dementia should not be in an assisted living but those that have early symptoms don't do well in Memory care. My Moms AL was mixed. It did have a keypad entry but the fire doors could be opened after holding handle down for 15 seconds. I got to know which ones could leave the building and which couldn't. One woman was there because of her husband and when he passed, she remained.
Absolutely. At my brother's ALF he often left to go to drug store, to go for a walk, to go to the library across the street. At his place, a cottage sort of a compound with beautiful grounds, if was common for elders to be out on the grounds sitting on benches, chatting. They were to sign out of their own cottage with a sign out book. In all honesty many forgot to do so.
The thing is that people are assessed for safety and the ability to keep staff informed whether they are leaving to have lunch or whatever. Some still drove their cars and would go to the Casino for afternoon, to appointments, to AA or to lunch.
You are perhaps thinking of locked facilities which are required for anyone with wandering or getting lost tendencies? Or memory care?
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.
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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.
Making the decision is key. After that you will begin to see all the possibilities that may be open to you. When once I move to assisted living in town in the next year or two, I will have extra money to spend on the things I would still like to do, and still some of the energy and ability to do them. I will also be able to give a financial gift to my dear stepdaughter, who lives abroad. I live in the absolute reality that life on this earth is finite. Do not bury your head in the sand and 'live for the day'. Be prepared, and free yourself to do all the things you would like to do, whilst able. Don't count on, expect or demand family to give up the last of their healthy years so that you don't have to make any changes at all, when you've already lived your life. Very few are happy to do this, and why should they? (p.s. my 93 year old mother is expecting us to do this for her, after 70 years of living life absolutely on her terms, but in reality her choices are at home care or an assisted living facility!!). Please consider realities and grasp your opportunities!
I'm sure it depends on the AL facility. Some may have more restrictive environments depending on the level of patient care they provide.
For instance, most memory care centers will be locked down, for the safety of their vulnerable residents, to prevent people from wandering and getting lost.
Most skilled nursing facilities also watch residents closely to prevent anyone wandering outside on their own.
Who is the person you are concerned about and what is their medical diagnosis?
(I believe) AL facilities must follow licensing board requirements to secure the safety of each resident - and security protocol should be in the contract you sign.
However, beyond this, you likely would need to speak to the administrator or department manager - about your concerns, as:
- within state/fed licensing requirements, each facility may have their own protocol, based on staff, insurance (requirements).
- When I worked with individuals in AL, - in my experience in Northern California - my clients seemed to have 'a lot of independent freedom to come and go.'
- AL units (generally/in my experience) also have a 'nursing station' monitor medical needs, provide meds - and help with getting dressed/undressed, (provide meals), and offer a multitude of other 'add on' services.
You really need to ask the department head and get everything in writing.
* I know that most / (all) facilities will not help a person who falls get up.
This is an insurance issue (to avoid (liability/) causing possible additional injuries in moving a person). They will call 911 / medical emergency and have them access / lift the person from the area they fall.
So much depends on the individual person and their needs. You need to ask and find out a facility's procedures and legal requirements.
Gena / Touch Matters
Seniors are pretty compliant and often don't question. The big facilities are generally woefully understaffed and have lousy continuity of care. They want all their residents rounded up and compliant. Be careful where you place your loved one and learn what rights they have as human beings.
So, yes to your question. You can come and go.
At his place, a cottage sort of a compound with beautiful grounds, if was common for elders to be out on the grounds sitting on benches, chatting. They were to sign out of their own cottage with a sign out book. In all honesty many forgot to do so.
The thing is that people are assessed for safety and the ability to keep staff informed whether they are leaving to have lunch or whatever. Some still drove their cars and would go to the Casino for afternoon, to appointments, to AA or to lunch.
You are perhaps thinking of locked facilities which are required for anyone with wandering or getting lost tendencies? Or memory care?