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How are they managing their medications?
Does their living environment pose any safety concerns?
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Are they experiencing any memory loss?
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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.
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: A.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"). B.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. C.APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site. D.If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records. E.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. F.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.
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Your loved one may not require home care or assisted living services at this time. However, continue to monitor their condition for changes and consider occasional in-home care services for help as needed.
Remember, this assessment is not a substitute for professional advice.
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I contacted the social worker at my local hospital and asked for agencies in my area that do that kind of work. Usually, they want to be fair to all agencies and say that they are all alike, but after asking more questions she gave me the name of two that she thought were very good. I had both reps come to talk with me. I asked all the important questions like: How do you screen your applicants? How far away do you hire (very important for having people show up on time)? What services do you offer (some only do companion care, others do personal care, such as bathing and light housekeeping)? and do you have immediate back up service if someone fails to show up? I chose the company that answered all these questions to my satisfaction. They have been great. My Mom's second caregiver we found through Medicare. Mom had a rehab stay and she was one of the caregivers they sent out. We hire her privately. Both have been wonderful. If you are only looking for someone to sit with your Mom, you should be able to find a lot of help. Did you consider a church or volunteer group? As long as there is no medical or personal care, a volunteer could be a good solution for you. If you do pay for care, make sure you have other duties that this person can do while she is there for your Mom. It costs too much just to have a person just sit there for 2 hours (we pay 12 - 15/hr). Also, no matter who comes into your home, lock up all valuables, medications, personal information, etc. As the owner of the agency said to me, "why put temptation in front of anyone?" good luck
I'm sure you're on a tight budget right now. To get your feet wet, attend an Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group at Hales Corners Lutheran Elementary School (5425 S.). It offers community resources and emotional support to caregivers. Believe me, the help you need is right under your nose. Best of luck.
I found someone by advertising on craigslist. I put the amount I was willing to pay in the ad. I checked the references. I currently have VNA coming in, but plan to continue to use the helper that I pay myself.
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").
B.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
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.
F.
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.
I had both reps come to talk with me. I asked all the important questions like: How do you screen your applicants? How far away do you hire (very important for having people show up on time)? What services do you offer (some only do companion care, others do personal care, such as bathing and light housekeeping)? and do you have immediate back up service if someone fails to show up? I chose the company that answered all these questions to my satisfaction. They have been great.
My Mom's second caregiver we found through Medicare. Mom had a rehab stay and she was one of the caregivers they sent out. We hire her privately. Both have been wonderful.
If you are only looking for someone to sit with your Mom, you should be able to find a lot of help. Did you consider a church or volunteer group? As long as there is no medical or personal care, a volunteer could be a good solution for you.
If you do pay for care, make sure you have other duties that this person can do while she is there for your Mom. It costs too much just to have a person just sit there for 2 hours (we pay 12 - 15/hr). Also, no matter who comes into your home, lock up all valuables, medications, personal information, etc. As the owner of the agency said to me, "why put temptation in front of anyone?"
good luck
I'm sure you're on a tight budget right now. To get your feet wet, attend an Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group at Hales Corners Lutheran Elementary School (5425 S.). It offers community resources and emotional support to caregivers. Believe me, the help you need is right under your nose. Best of luck.
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