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He had suffered a stroke. Boy,very overwhelming. he is getting better day by day..sometimes i need a break from all of this and don't want to go out and leave him alone..he won't get long-term insurance til january. any suggestions?
Hopefully you were assigned visiting nurses, PT, OT and a bath aide. If you were not, call his MD and ask for a written order for home care. Medicare does cover in-home services after a hospital stay.
Cathberry did you click on Report this Post? That is about the only way that the moderator will know about this sort of post. BTW, the above is an e-mail address. Note the ending hotmail dot com.
I clicked on report this post from the "witch doctor". What a slime bag to do a post like that on this type of a site (or any other for that matter). Any reputable spell caster would never do such shenanigans. Now about the subject at hand - The county in which I live (Fulton, GA) has county services that provide respite care and other senior services. I suggest you dig this out from the county or possibly state agency. It is not easy to find. It took me months of searching because, first of all I did not know if this kind of thing was available and secondly I had no Idea where to start looking. I found it from a tip here on this site. Meals on Wheels is also available in some locations. So let's assume you would like to go out & get your hair done or get a massage, or even go grocery shopping it would be nice for his meal to be brought in and someone sit with him while you run errands or have some "me" time.
Contact your local VNA and also get assessment from your state homecare( The Area Agency on Aging) Both of these agencies should be able to provide some sort of respite care and other services to help you keep your spouse at home.
Have you checked your city to see if they have services to offer. I am on the waiting list for caregiver services. It is 4 hours per week, but it will help a little. We are also on meals on wheels for my husband. Have you checked your church as well? And finally, can you hire a person for a reasonable fee for a few hours a week? THat is what I am having to do for a while. I wish you blessings.
Karen, do you belong to church or temple? The reason I ask is that many have volunteers to visit the homebound or to give you the respite I know you need. Another place to check is the senior citizen center in your area, sometimes this can be better as they may be closer in age, and have more in common with your partner. Of course a lot depends in what sort of area you live in and whether this would even be feasible, in terms of safety. I tend to like my church as I know many of the people there and I feel safer, plus my priest or my friends may know the volunteer personally.
Depending on his needs, if it's not too complex, you might be able to have a teenager come over after school and just watch him while you get out a few hours, maybe they could earn confirmation points or Boy Scout badges, check with local churches (they will not care nor need know he is not your legal husband).
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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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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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.
Now about the subject at hand - The county in which I live (Fulton, GA) has county services that provide respite care and other senior services. I suggest you dig this out from the county or possibly state agency. It is not easy to find. It took me months of searching because, first of all I did not know if this kind of thing was available and secondly I had no Idea where to start looking. I found it from a tip here on this site. Meals on Wheels is also available in some locations. So let's assume you would like to go out & get your hair done or get a massage, or even go grocery shopping it would be nice for his meal to be brought in and someone sit with him while you run errands or have some "me" time.