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Depending on the circumstances, I suppose it could be argued that depression is a natural feature of a situation where people feel trapped, overburdened and helpless about it. If your friend is undergoing this kind of experience, and assuming that you don't have the specialist expertise or insight to help her/him change it (and if you don't, then for God's sake don't offer advice), then simply keeping up contact is a great thing to do. You may not feel as if you're actively helping, but you are not either abandoning, and that means more to the person than you know.
But alcoholism, although I suppose caregivers may well be at greater risk of it, is by no means inevitable. And if you have noticed it in a person who is responsible for the welfare of a vulnerable elder, you may not feel comfortable just overlooking it. Have you broached the subject with the person you're worried about?
If you are getting together suggest activities that preclude drinking or limit it.
Go to a local market, walk through a park, go to a concert, or dance recital. If kids are performing there is not likely to be any booze.
Join an artistic group, painting, singing, scrapbook, quilting etc., together. Something that is active and different from what you usually do.
Your friend needs something that has nothing to do with the caregiving to bring joy into their life. As well as needing a good friend to open up to about how hard the caregiving is.
When my marriage ended abruptly, I joined a quilting group. I knew no one there and no one knew the story of how my marriage broke down. It was one place just for me. I did not make a single quilt in the first two years, but it gave me a much needed outlet. I also has friends I could call on who New the whole story and yes sometimes we shared a bottle of wine.
It is wonderful that you are looking out for your friend and also your own health. You may benefit from talking to a caregivers support group and or therapist for more suggestions
A difficult question. One possibility might be to ‘babysit’ whoever your friend is caring for to allow your friend to get out for a while. Perhaps set up an expectation about what your friend will do during the break, so that it will be something good for their morale. It should help your friend in both ways, and it means that they won’t spend the time you are with them being miserable and sharing it with you.
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.
Depending on the circumstances, I suppose it could be argued that depression is a natural feature of a situation where people feel trapped, overburdened and helpless about it. If your friend is undergoing this kind of experience, and assuming that you don't have the specialist expertise or insight to help her/him change it (and if you don't, then for God's sake don't offer advice), then simply keeping up contact is a great thing to do. You may not feel as if you're actively helping, but you are not either abandoning, and that means more to the person than you know.
But alcoholism, although I suppose caregivers may well be at greater risk of it, is by no means inevitable. And if you have noticed it in a person who is responsible for the welfare of a vulnerable elder, you may not feel comfortable just overlooking it. Have you broached the subject with the person you're worried about?
Go to a local market, walk through a park, go to a concert, or dance recital. If kids are performing there is not likely to be any booze.
Join an artistic group, painting, singing, scrapbook, quilting etc., together. Something that is active and different from what you usually do.
Your friend needs something that has nothing to do with the caregiving to bring joy into their life. As well as needing a good friend to open up to about how hard the caregiving is.
When my marriage ended abruptly, I joined a quilting group. I knew no one there and no one knew the story of how my marriage broke down. It was one place just for me. I did not make a single quilt in the first two years, but it gave me a much needed outlet. I also has friends I could call on who New the whole story and yes sometimes we shared a bottle of wine.
It is wonderful that you are looking out for your friend and also your own health. You may benefit from talking to a caregivers support group and or therapist for more suggestions