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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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He has vascular dementia, but he can walk with support from his walker. He needs assistance with dressing, light cooking, toileting (some incontinence, but he wears Depends).
I used Aging.com for a referral to a local staffing agency - expect to pay $15-19 per hour - or more depending on skill level. this comes out to $275 - $325 per diem in NYC metro area. In NYS you pay for by the hour for 12-14 hours - expected they will sleep overnight (monitor on) and have 3 1-hr meal periods.
I know of too many people who put a loved one in a facility, and they died within one or two weeks from the stress. I would look for an at home caregiver, and have a family member or that is known and trusted come for visitation during the time you are in the hospital.
Generally payment for any Respite is out of pocket. Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance will pay for Respite for a Hospice patient so the caregiver can get a break. It is not a long period of time though.(another great advantage of getting on Hospice as soon as the person is eligible)
When I took a vacation I place my Husband in a nearby facility that had Memory Care. there are "hoops" I had to go through before they accepted him. I had to get a note from his doctor that he was in good health. A list of his medications and a 2 stage TB test. (A blood test could also be done)
You could also hire a caregiver. the advantage to that would be the caregiver in addition to helping your husband can also help you during your recovery. And if your procedure is outpatient your husband can remain at home. Going into a facility can cause a decline just because of the change in environment and people caring for him.
Medicare pays for up to two weeks per year of respite stay in a LTC/memory care facility when a caregiver has to take a break.
You can have him placed in a facility for the two weeks. Call around nursing homes beause not all of them do short stays. Many do though. Then clear it with Medicare.
Two weeks is not a long time to recover from surgery. You may need additional help for your husband and even yourself. Homecare could be a solution but it's expensive. You can find an independent caregiver on a website like care.com who will work for only a few weeks. Look at a few profiles and communicate with a some of them. Let them know you're only looking temporary and you will be paying privately (not insurance). You'll find what you need.
Ask You Doctor to provide you with a name of a social worker who can Help you Get elder services involved - You could get a CNA ( certified Nurses assistant ) for bathing and Light Housekeeping ( Laundry ) covered by Medicare , Possibly a VNA Nurse to come and check In On Him and His medications if any . Elder services can Provide House Keeping , a grocery shopper and meals on Wheels. Go on care.com and see what People are asking ? Also Next door.com you could Place a ad for free. There is respite care Offered at Nursing Homes .
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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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.
this comes out to $275 - $325 per diem in NYC metro area. In NYS you pay for by the hour for 12-14 hours - expected they will sleep overnight (monitor on) and have 3 1-hr meal periods.
Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance will pay for Respite for a Hospice patient so the caregiver can get a break. It is not a long period of time though.(another great advantage of getting on Hospice as soon as the person is eligible)
When I took a vacation I place my Husband in a nearby facility that had Memory Care.
there are "hoops" I had to go through before they accepted him.
I had to get a note from his doctor that he was in good health. A list of his medications and a 2 stage TB test. (A blood test could also be done)
You could also hire a caregiver.
the advantage to that would be the caregiver in addition to helping your husband can also help you during your recovery. And if your procedure is outpatient your husband can remain at home. Going into a facility can cause a decline just because of the change in environment and people caring for him.
You can have him placed in a facility for the two weeks. Call around nursing homes beause not all of them do short stays. Many do though. Then clear it with Medicare.
Two weeks is not a long time to recover from surgery. You may need additional help for your husband and even yourself. Homecare could be a solution but it's expensive. You can find an independent caregiver on a website like care.com who will work for only a few weeks. Look at a few profiles and communicate with a some of them. Let them know you're only looking temporary and you will be paying privately (not insurance). You'll find what you need.