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My mother had hospice care for about 18 months for dementia. It was excellent for everyone - her, me, other family, and the staff of the assisted living and memory care.
To a person, they were kind, caring, and thoughtful of all our needs.
When the music therapist recognized she was causing my mother anxiety, rather than soothing her, she called and talked to me about it. My mother had played piano for church and other organizations and was perceiving the music therapy as a job she had to prepare for and couldn’t, so was upset by the music therapist visits. The recognition and understanding of that by the hospice person was wonderful and perceptive.
Needs, medicines, incontinence products, and other care were provided and taken care of beautifully. All was paid by Medicare, so we never saw a bill.
At the end, genuinely caring, loving people stayed with her and held her hand, when I could not be there. I could hear the real sorrow and love in their voices when they called. They treated her at every moment with courtesy and compassion.
I had a wonderful experience. I got the help I needed. (by that I mean mental, emotional support in addition to the Nurse checking him weekly and the CNA coming to give a bath or shower, I did that most days but it gave me a break. AND I got education on how to use the equipment, how to change him in bed, and just support for me!) I got the equipment and supplies I needed. I realize not everyone is as lucky as I was and from what I have read in some post some have had not great experiences. I would treat Hospice just like you would treat any other medical provider or medical source. If you are not happy ...SPEAK UP.. If things do not improve contact another Hospice and transfer care.
One last comment.. I think many wait to request a Hospice evaluation. The sooner the better. I think doctors wait to long and or may not fully understand the benefits of Hospice. Med school teaches curative and I think many view Hospice as a failure. The care that a person gets on Hospice is in my opinion better than the typical care you get from most doctors. It is easy to contact Hospice 24/7. There are requirements that Medicare has for Hospice and even if the typical "6 months or fewer" is a guideline, if the person continues to decline the chances are very good that they will be recertified. My Husband was on Hospice almost 3 years, I know of others whos husband was on longer than that.
Hospice= AWESOME!! We had an incredible experience with them. My Aunt was a loving and kind person and she thoroughly e joyed the pampering. I highly recommend them. If you interview one group and don’t like them the doctor can refer you to another one..
My family had excellent experience with hospice. We received loads of expert guidance, a well qualified nurse who visited at least weekly, an aide twice a week who helped with bathing and changing bedding, all needed supplies in abundance, and medications to help keep dad comfortable. It was not hands on caregiving around the clock at all, that’s still on family to provide. The hospice agency we used provided a list of private caregivers they’d worked with and knew to be good. I hired several to give me breaks, they were excellent. They were all CNA’s looking for extra work, each set their own rates, all were reasonable. I wish you peace on this very hard journey
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.
To a person, they were kind, caring, and thoughtful of all our needs.
When the music therapist recognized she was causing my mother anxiety, rather than soothing her, she called and talked to me about it. My mother had played piano for church and other organizations and was perceiving the music therapy as a job she had to prepare for and couldn’t, so was upset by the music therapist visits. The recognition and understanding of that by the hospice person was wonderful and perceptive.
Needs, medicines, incontinence products, and other care were provided and taken care of beautifully. All was paid by Medicare, so we never saw a bill.
At the end, genuinely caring, loving people stayed with her and held her hand, when I could not be there. I could hear the real sorrow and love in their voices when they called. They treated her at every moment with courtesy and compassion.
Don’t fear hospice. It is a very good thing.
I got the help I needed. (by that I mean mental, emotional support in addition to the Nurse checking him weekly and the CNA coming to give a bath or shower, I did that most days but it gave me a break. AND I got education on how to use the equipment, how to change him in bed, and just support for me!)
I got the equipment and supplies I needed.
I realize not everyone is as lucky as I was and from what I have read in some post some have had not great experiences.
I would treat Hospice just like you would treat any other medical provider or medical source. If you are not happy ...SPEAK UP..
If things do not improve contact another Hospice and transfer care.
One last comment..
I think many wait to request a Hospice evaluation. The sooner the better. I think doctors wait to long and or may not fully understand the benefits of Hospice. Med school teaches curative and I think many view Hospice as a failure.
The care that a person gets on Hospice is in my opinion better than the typical care you get from most doctors. It is easy to contact Hospice 24/7.
There are requirements that Medicare has for Hospice and even if the typical "6 months or fewer" is a guideline, if the person continues to decline the chances are very good that they will be recertified. My Husband was on Hospice almost 3 years, I know of others whos husband was on longer than that.
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