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Are you talking of a full time live in caregiver? My aunt used one thru a reputable agency after a long illness and the cost was 2100.00 a week back in 2010. She only lived 10 days at home as she was 99. Maybe it varies state to state as to the cost
My mother has Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's. I live out of state an researched pay levels and certifications of in home care. They ranged from $18 per hour for a basic caregiver with little knowledge of the situation and only provided a babysitting type of care. Cooked meals. Monitored meds. Assisted in basic hygiene.
Then there is a next level which was a certified caregiver/nurses aide type person that understood the disease on a higher level and was more interactive with my mothers needs. Related well with her personality and monitored her meds in a way that was beneficial for her doctors knowledge. Knew what to expect and knew how to provide best nutrition and physical aid during their time with my mother. The cost was 3 or 4 dollars more per hour.
When I compared that with a care facility that provided around the clock care according to her needs...which were fluctuating and sometimes the level of care changed, which was nice as they could adjust... The care facility was half the cost and twice the assistance.
That was my experience. And I had a struggle as to keeping her at home or moving her to a new environment while also considering the costs to her estate and to my commitment. Not easy as the courts don't allow for a family relative guardian to be paid for the same services. And given on a much better scenario... Which would require me giving up my income for a 24/7 job that didn't pay? Didn't make much sense...
So maybe comparing the alternatives and need for the care. And see what works best. I know it seems different for everyone. But us sincere wanna be caregivers to our family members seem to be discluded when it comes to our efforts being compensated. Strange.
Anyway. Hope this helps in someway. I know we all here need this understanding and insight as we don't get it from the insurance companies nor the state law's POV.
Maybe you should sit down with Dad's MD and see what your options are. Assisted Living is cheaper than a full time caregiver, and they will pick him up when he falls.
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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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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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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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.
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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.
The cost would depend upon how often you needed someone there.
Then there is a next level which was a certified caregiver/nurses aide type person that understood the disease on a higher level and was more interactive with my mothers needs. Related well with her personality and monitored her meds in a way that was beneficial for her doctors knowledge. Knew what to expect and knew how to provide best nutrition and physical aid during their time with my mother. The cost was 3 or 4 dollars more per hour.
When I compared that with a care facility that provided around the clock care according to her needs...which were fluctuating and sometimes the level of care changed, which was nice as they could adjust... The care facility was half the cost and twice the assistance.
That was my experience. And I had a struggle as to keeping her at home or moving her to a new environment while also considering the costs to her estate and to my commitment. Not easy as the courts don't allow for a family relative guardian to be paid for the same services. And given on a much better scenario... Which would require me giving up my income for a 24/7 job that didn't pay? Didn't make much sense...
So maybe comparing the alternatives and need for the care. And see what works best. I know it seems different for everyone. But us sincere wanna be caregivers to our family members seem to be discluded when it comes to our efforts being compensated. Strange.
Anyway. Hope this helps in someway. I know we all here need this understanding and insight as we don't get it from the insurance companies nor the state law's POV.
**HUGS**