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I've been a caregiver for many years. I have many times requested even insisted family help with a client's care or errands. For example, a doctor's appointment. If the client has dementia I will not bring them to it unless accompanied by a family member. It's not my place nor will I take on the responsibility of explaining to their doctor. Unless there is special paperwork in place their doctor cannot speak to me anyway. If a client is invalid often times a caregiver will need another person to assist in transferring, bathing, toileting, and dressing. Better to ask for help then to risk the client's safety.
People often think that when they hire a caregiver, that’s it, they’re done. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sometimes you need a relief caregiver to cover for the first caregiver while she takes care of her own business. You might need to be available to help turn the patient, feed him, etc etc. for my dad it was best to have 3 people at his house to do everything. The professional caregiver, me, and anyone else who could help. This is why I prefer a care home for those who are sick. However, I’m now helping relative #4. Will continue as long as possible but now I know when to quit.
Good point, Fawnby. It happens all the time. People hire a caregiver and think they're done. That their only responsibility is signing a check week for the caregiver. I've worked for a lot of families and care clients like this. They all learned fast that hired homecare doesn't work like that. All too often a care facility is the better and safer choice for someone.
So based on your profile you seem to be a granddaughter. Are you saying that your grandmother's caregiver is asking you for help? Do you live with your grandmother? How old are you? How old is your grandmother? Who is in charge of the caregiver? If it's one of your parents then I would let them know you've been asked and what it is you've been asked to help with. More info would help us to give you good guidance.
A little more specific information would be helpful. I used to help the caregivers I hired if I wanted to take my Husband to the store I needed help getting him into the car safely. (when it reached this point though I realized that his trips to the store were done) But I would also help the caregiver get the wheelchair out the door and down the ramp when the caregiver would take him for a walk. (for some odd reason the house has very high thresholds at the front and garage door, the back door is not quite as bad.) What kind of help is the caregiver asking? If it is a personal errand, or has anything to do with money, that would be a red flag and probably a hard no.
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.
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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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For example, a doctor's appointment. If the client has dementia I will not bring them to it unless accompanied by a family member. It's not my place nor will I take on the responsibility of explaining to their doctor. Unless there is special paperwork in place their doctor cannot speak to me anyway.
If a client is invalid often times a caregiver will need another person to assist in transferring, bathing, toileting, and dressing.
Better to ask for help then to risk the client's safety.
I used to help the caregivers I hired if I wanted to take my Husband to the store I needed help getting him into the car safely. (when it reached this point though I realized that his trips to the store were done)
But I would also help the caregiver get the wheelchair out the door and down the ramp when the caregiver would take him for a walk. (for some odd reason the house has very high thresholds at the front and garage door, the back door is not quite as bad.)
What kind of help is the caregiver asking?
If it is a personal errand, or has anything to do with money, that would be a red flag and probably a hard no.
Your grandma is 139 ??? amazing.