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She would have $0 by end of week. My client loves her own spending money but I don't know how to tell her I do not want to take her to the bank to get more because she doesn't remember she gives it away. Help!
Moelish, does your client have family who could take over handling the money? I was wondering if you have POA. I was wondering who has control of the money and is seeing it is spent for your client's care. If it is being given away, then it would seem best to not give her much. Is she wealthy? If so, the family might want to see about setting up a conservatorship. Let us know a bit more about your client and your responsibilities with her.
My client's daughter controls the finances but lets her mother go to the bank and withdrawls money for going to lunch or giving an offering to church on Sundays but the agenda had to be changred because my client's cognitive abilities has deterioated and she gets so confused when she is tired--which is often these days because she does not sleep well. I do not know how to broach the subject that my client cannot have money on hand any more because of her giving it away.
The daughter has accepted the fact and agreed that her mother is not capable of handling pocket money and the fact I am not going to take my client to the bank any longer with all this money loss.
Perhaps you and the daughter could work out an approximate amount for lunches, dinner, and necessities that the mother needs, and only withdraw that amount, telling her that finances are tight, costs of everything have increased, and her daughter and you want to ensure that the she has what she needs.
The other aspect is to find something else to do so that she doesn't have the opportunity to go to places where she can spend money. It sounds like she's fairly mobile - what does she enjoy besides shopping? Where could you take her that would be uplifting but doesn't offer the opportunity to contribute unnecessarily?
Does the AL facility have nice grounds, perhaps a garden? You could take her for a stroll.
Does she read? if so, you could take her to a library to get some books to read.
Does she enjoy music? Summertime is great for concerts in the park; check with local municipalities as they often have weekly concerts. We're going to 2 free ones this month, and there are others but they're a bit out of the way. If she did like the music, you could arrange with her daughter to purchase a CD - our favorite groups bring CDs to sell at their free concerts, but CDs can also be purchased directly from them outside the free concert venue.
If she goes to a small animal park, for example, she could use spending money to buy peanuts or whatever to give to the animals. In our area, there are a few of these very small parks that could be navigated by someone mobile, or in a wheelchair.
Music is good therapy as well, better than spending money!
Perhaps your client's daughter can offer insight into what her mother might enjoy as an activity.
Or another alternative is to specify a favorite charity and donate to that instead of random purchasing. Her church is a possibility.
Let us know what you decide; it's good to see a caregiver taking such a protective approach of a client!
Moelish, it sounds like you and the daughter have things worked out. If your client wants to go to the bank for money, then you can tell her that her daughter does that now. Your client might get upset right away, but when judgment is impaired we do the best we can do. I hope it all works out well.
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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.
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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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The other aspect is to find something else to do so that she doesn't have the opportunity to go to places where she can spend money. It sounds like she's fairly mobile - what does she enjoy besides shopping? Where could you take her that would be uplifting but doesn't offer the opportunity to contribute unnecessarily?
Does the AL facility have nice grounds, perhaps a garden? You could take her for a stroll.
Does she read? if so, you could take her to a library to get some books to read.
Does she enjoy music? Summertime is great for concerts in the park; check with local municipalities as they often have weekly concerts. We're going to 2 free ones this month, and there are others but they're a bit out of the way. If she did like the music, you could arrange with her daughter to purchase a CD - our favorite groups bring CDs to sell at their free concerts, but CDs can also be purchased directly from them outside the free concert venue.
If she goes to a small animal park, for example, she could use spending money to buy peanuts or whatever to give to the animals. In our area, there are a few of these very small parks that could be navigated by someone mobile, or in a wheelchair.
Music is good therapy as well, better than spending money!
Perhaps your client's daughter can offer insight into what her mother might enjoy as an activity.
Or another alternative is to specify a favorite charity and donate to that instead of random purchasing. Her church is a possibility.
Let us know what you decide; it's good to see a caregiver taking such a protective approach of a client!