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I've tried long enough. I've made my decision. And "Whew" do I feel better.
After my mother's fall seven? weeks ago she was placed in rehab, which in part is skilled nursing care but with the PT/CT components. I cannot speak enough about this facility. She has always insisted she would rather die on the couch in her house than go to a 'nursing home'.
Yesterday, I received the call that Medicare will not pay past tomorrow. I've seen how people treat the residents in this facility. I've seen the social activities involved. I've seen the food (it's great, better than anything she gets here). She dines with a 'friend); She plays Bingo, which she loves. Elvis comes in every so often and shakes up the house) along with good old Bing and Frank) Christmas trees were everywhere this year. Way better than I could have done. And the option of family coming in and dining anytime during the year is huge).
I will be meeting with a Medicaid facilitator (can't do this myself, she knows the ropes) that was recommended by the facility. She will be staying another 60 days (as a Medicaid pending) and I will go home knowing my mother is SAFE. The CNA's are excellent and take the nonsense the residents hand out with a smile on their face but with the skill they have in just listening and taking everything with a grain of salt.
I'm sorry, but I am not my mother's caregiver, I have her daughter. I'd rather visit her in her new home rather than have to keep arguing about the stuff we argued about, the tissues, the tv, the bathroom, the TOILET PAPER!!!!!!.
That should read "I AM her daughter" Not I have her daughter"
And I wanted to add it's even hard to visit her with all the activities available. And activities are also available in what is today called skilled nursing facilities (old days, just plain nursing homes).
And yes, Medicaid does 'take' her money, but it's her money. I'm just happy I was able to spend much of it giving her a new couch she so badly needed three years ago along with a kitchen table (hers was a wobbly mess) along with a new bed (hers was forty years old, you don't want to even know). Those from that era (she was born in the early 1920's) tended to keep what they had and do without. Well, she did.
My attitude is we're all going to get there at some point. Why not live our lives and not worry about everything that comes up that is so minor it will make no difference fifty years from now. Any elderly person will tell you that everything they ever worried about was fruitless and a waste of time.
Plus when our elders cared for their elders, their elders didn't have the 'benefit' of everything that is keeping their bodies alive while their minds are deteriorating. Their elders died the natural deaths that our elders aren't allowed unless they agree to it. And most of our dementia/Alzheimer's afflicted elders don't understand the artificiality of medications that keep the body going but affect the mind.
I do not mean to offend anyone. But this is the right choice for me. And Whew!
Ah yes, the whew moment. Mine came when I was finally able to say *no* to running most of the errands my parents wanted me to spend time doing. Yes, I still get their groceries but now it is through an on-line service with curb pickup at the store... no spending vast amount of time trying to pick out the right size red potatoes, or trying to stand up while getting a large can of fruit cocktail from the bottom shelf without falling on my rear end :P I get my own groceries on-line, too.
No more running to Staples because Dad's printer ran out of ink. Now I order it on-line and have it sent to his house. Let UPS or the Post Office deliver it, not me.
Now I wish a drone would pick up my parents' mail at the post office... there is no need for that post office box... Dad walks down to the mail box in front of their house almost daily then complains there's no mail in the box.... DUH.... it's gathering dust at the post office as I only go there once a week, if that. If it snows, forgetaboutit. There is a whew moment when I finally convinced my parents to have their meds delivered to the home address instead of the PO Box, they use to have me running there twice a day if a med delivery was coming. Had to put a stop to that !! Mom didn't want the mailman to know she was getting medicine. Who does she think delivers the mail to their post office box ???
I have you tell you, I was going to suggest the online food shopping in one of the forums. I, too, did that while in MA. We don't have it in FL. I loved it. It was worth every single penny, if not for the convenience of not having to go to the store, but the convenience of having someone bring the bags into the kitchen!
Oh, and the mail! I forgot about the mail!!!!!! See, we've had a lot of whew moments when we've finally taken charge! :)
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.
After my mother's fall seven? weeks ago she was placed in rehab, which in part is skilled nursing care but with the PT/CT components. I cannot speak enough about this facility. She has always insisted she would rather die on the couch in her house than go to a 'nursing home'.
Yesterday, I received the call that Medicare will not pay past tomorrow. I've seen how people treat the residents in this facility. I've seen the social activities involved. I've seen the food (it's great, better than anything she gets here). She dines with a 'friend); She plays Bingo, which she loves. Elvis comes in every so often and shakes up the house) along with good old Bing and Frank) Christmas trees were everywhere this year. Way better than I could have done. And the option of family coming in and dining anytime during the year is huge).
I will be meeting with a Medicaid facilitator (can't do this myself, she knows the ropes) that was recommended by the facility. She will be staying another 60 days (as a Medicaid pending) and I will go home knowing my mother is SAFE. The CNA's are excellent and take the nonsense the residents hand out with a smile on their face but with the skill they have in just listening and taking everything with a grain of salt.
I'm sorry, but I am not my mother's caregiver, I have her daughter. I'd rather visit her in her new home rather than have to keep arguing about the stuff we argued about, the tissues, the tv, the bathroom, the TOILET PAPER!!!!!!.
And I wanted to add it's even hard to visit her with all the activities available. And activities are also available in what is today called skilled nursing facilities (old days, just plain nursing homes).
And yes, Medicaid does 'take' her money, but it's her money. I'm just happy I was able to spend much of it giving her a new couch she so badly needed three years ago along with a kitchen table (hers was a wobbly mess) along with a new bed (hers was forty years old, you don't want to even know). Those from that era (she was born in the early 1920's) tended to keep what they had and do without. Well, she did.
My attitude is we're all going to get there at some point. Why not live our lives and not worry about everything that comes up that is so minor it will make no difference fifty years from now. Any elderly person will tell you that everything they ever worried about was fruitless and a waste of time.
Plus when our elders cared for their elders, their elders didn't have the 'benefit' of everything that is keeping their bodies alive while their minds are deteriorating. Their elders died the natural deaths that our elders aren't allowed unless they agree to it. And most of our dementia/Alzheimer's afflicted elders don't understand the artificiality of medications that keep the body going but affect the mind.
I do not mean to offend anyone. But this is the right choice for me. And Whew!
No more running to Staples because Dad's printer ran out of ink. Now I order it on-line and have it sent to his house. Let UPS or the Post Office deliver it, not me.
Now I wish a drone would pick up my parents' mail at the post office... there is no need for that post office box... Dad walks down to the mail box in front of their house almost daily then complains there's no mail in the box.... DUH.... it's gathering dust at the post office as I only go there once a week, if that. If it snows, forgetaboutit. There is a whew moment when I finally convinced my parents to have their meds delivered to the home address instead of the PO Box, they use to have me running there twice a day if a med delivery was coming. Had to put a stop to that !! Mom didn't want the mailman to know she was getting medicine. Who does she think delivers the mail to their post office box ???
Oh, and the mail! I forgot about the mail!!!!!! See, we've had a lot of whew moments when we've finally taken charge! :)