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My husband has dementia. I took care of him the best way I could. I can see it is time to start looking into crossing him over into 24 hour care. It breaks my heart but I can no longer continue caring for him as I did these past 10 years.
If you know a neighbor, co-worker, friend who has a caregiver ask if their caregiver knows a colleague who is looking for work. Caregivers situations change all the time due to death or their elder transferring into AL or a nursing home. When we needed a caregiver for my MIL we did that and it worked out really well because professional caregivers are a tight-knit group and are always willing to help out. I wish you lots of luck!
Your profile doesn't give your state, but most states have list of all long term care facilities license information online. That's a place to start.
When I started searching for a facility to place my loved one, who had dementia, I checked places that I knew someone had been there before. For example if you are looking for Memory Care, you can google that in your county. You might also call any Rest Home or Assisted Living facility in your county and ask them where their closet Memory Care unit is located. Some are located in a regular Assisted Living facility or in a Rest home.
I think it's worth it to have a doctor or other professional assess his needs, so you will know in advance what level of care he needs. If he needs daily skilled nursing, then rest homes would be in order. If he only needs assistance with bathing, feeding, toilet, etc. perhaps Memory Care would work.
I would be careful to ensure that the place you select is a good fit for the level of care he needs.
If you need inhome care, I would call an agency to ask about their services, charges, etc. You might also check into a Medicare program called PACE.
The department of social services DSS sent a social worker who hired a company for me after I called despirate for help. The workers were divided up- one who stayed awake all night, then two for the daytime. It was costly but less than nursing home. I did this until I was able to get mom into a nursing home... It qualified her more quickly because it showed I tried homecare first.
Hi, there are many routes your search may take. And you might explore each of them, at least superficially before you eliminate it. Perhaps you can share a bit more to enable all of the experienced care givers on this site to offer you some ideas. Here are some routes to explore: Adult day care for your husband several days a week - usually available Monday - Friday. In home caregivers -- by the shift or live in. A memory care center for your husband to live in. This can be part of an assisted living facility or skilled nursing home.
Creating a list of the challenges you face may enable you to more clearly define the next step. Finances are an important aspect as well so it would be good to have a handle on what you can afford towards this care. You might call the county office of aging for ideas or do a computer search for memory care in your geographic area. Once you have some potential lists, I've found that calling and talking with them can give you a lot of ideas to consider. Good luck
Talk to your family doctor, he will be glad to help get you started. Also call your health insurance company for assistance in looking for a good facility.
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.
When I started searching for a facility to place my loved one, who had dementia, I checked places that I knew someone had been there before. For example if you are looking for Memory Care, you can google that in your county. You might also call any Rest Home or Assisted Living facility in your county and ask them where their closet Memory Care unit is located. Some are located in a regular Assisted Living facility or in a Rest home.
I think it's worth it to have a doctor or other professional assess his needs, so you will know in advance what level of care he needs. If he needs daily skilled nursing, then rest homes would be in order. If he only needs assistance with bathing, feeding, toilet, etc. perhaps Memory Care would work.
I would be careful to ensure that the place you select is a good fit for the level of care he needs.
If you need inhome care, I would call an agency to ask about their services, charges, etc. You might also check into a Medicare program called PACE.
https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/help-paying-costs/pace/pace.html
I did this until I was able to get mom into a nursing home... It qualified her more quickly because it showed I tried homecare first.
Creating a list of the challenges you face may enable you to more clearly define the next step. Finances are an important aspect as well so it would be good to have a handle on what you can afford towards this care. You might call the county office of aging for ideas or do a computer search for memory care in your geographic area. Once you have some potential lists, I've found that calling and talking with them can give you a lot of ideas to consider. Good luck