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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.
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I just came from working as an OT at a hospital where my role is to assess people that are admitted for everything from falls, hip/knee replacements, strokes and yes, pneumonia to see if they are capable of taking care of themselves at home. I assess everything from ability to get around, performs ADLs (dressing, bathing, toileting etc), household chores, cognition etc. I then make a recommendation to the doctor/case manager/family whether the person can return home or needs to go for further therapy to regain their safe independence. So ask for a therapy eval!
We live in NJ and my mom and my in laws both now gave Visiting Drs that come to the house, they have a whole network of social workers, eye Drs, Podiatrists and even Dentists....they are in many areas now and extremely helpful.....Google Visiting Drs and I pray they are in your area as they are life changing for both patients and caregivers!
My relative was 89 went he went to the hospital for pneumonia. After two or three days he was sent to a nursing home for rehab -- they kept him there until his medicare ran out [three weeks, I think] and would have gotten him on medicaid and kept him longer if I hadn't said "enough's enough" -- the rehab wasn't doing much good and he lived (comfortably) with me. [I should make it clear that he also had issues with his legs which your father may not have. Two years later, unfortunately, he must go to a nursing home as he needs more care than I can provide.]
Anyway, a nursing home can't legally hold someone if they don't want to be there, so the question is: can your father at 88 live home alone even if he gets visiting nurses or home aides? Warning: I did not find the social workers attached to the hospital or the nursing home very helpful; the latter's job was really to get my relative to permanently enter the nursing home so medicaid could pay them $10,000 or so a month. If your father would rather remain home, use this time when he's in the hospital/home to explore all of your options. Is there a Foundation for Senior Citizens in your city? A social worker for a group like that is more reliable than one whose bread is buttered by a hospital or nursing home. Hopefully with visiting nurses or the help of siblings or home aids you can come up with a workable plan. But as difficult as it is, if your father can't really live alone at home anymore, you may have no choice. But explore your options first -- and hopefully others here will have some further advice as well. Best to both of you -- and good luck!
an assessment may be in order . a social worker may come to the home and personally watch him get on and off the crapper , look for fall hazards , etc . im betting phys rehab will come first . a week in a hospital bed causes a lot of muscle loss ..
My mom was sent to rehab after pneumonia, then sent home with visiting nurse and PT stoppping by house. If you feel he needs more support, find out if an aid can come to help. My mom was given an aid 3 times a week and she was willing to do anything we needed. Also, if ou have concerns, discuss them with the hospital's social worker. They should contact you to create a discharge plan.
If the hospital knows that your Dad lives alone, there could be a chance that your Dad might be placed in a rehab facility for a couple of weeks to help gain his strength after having pneumonia.
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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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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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.
Anyway, a nursing home can't legally hold someone if they don't want to be there, so the question is: can your father at 88 live home alone even if he gets visiting nurses or home aides? Warning: I did not find the social workers attached to the hospital or the nursing home very helpful; the latter's job was really to get my relative to permanently enter the nursing home so medicaid could pay them $10,000 or so a month. If your father would rather remain home, use this time when he's in the hospital/home to explore all of your options. Is there a Foundation for Senior Citizens in your city? A social worker for a group like that is more reliable than one whose bread is buttered by a hospital or nursing home. Hopefully with visiting nurses or the help of siblings or home aids you can come up with a workable plan. But as difficult as it is, if your father can't really live alone at home anymore, you may have no choice. But explore your options first -- and hopefully others here will have some further advice as well. Best to both of you -- and good luck!