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There are others here who know more about Hospice than I do, but, from what I've read it might be a good idea to ask for a Hospice evaluation. I've read that you can contact them directly or through the patient's doctor.
Although Hospice does provide medical care and aides they won't be there 24/7, the bulk of the time you will still be doing the caregiving. Hospice is about easing the final months of those with a terminal diagnosis, do you feel that your mom has reached this point, or are you just looking for home care help?
I agree with both Sunny and cwillie's answers above.
Please note that Hospice isn't a full-time caregiving group. Example, one day a Nurse will stop by to get vitals. The next day a bathe Aid will come in. The next day a volunteer might stop by to sit and talk to Mom, and help her with minor things for a hour. And if you want a Priest, Minister, or high person from your religion can stop by to do prayer. Hospice is for comfort care, to make the final months more peaceful and calm.
If you need physical help with your Mom, you would need to call a professional Caregiver Agency and hire a caregiver for a shift or two, it depends on what Mom can afford.
If Mom cannot afford outside help, and you are becoming overwhelmed and burnt out, have Mom apply for Medicaid. Medicaid will pay for full care but only in a nursing home. The choice would be up to your Mom [if she can reason thing out] or up to you. Sounds like Mom might need a higher level of care.
Sunny, I was curious about the Hospice live-in centers. I couldn't get a direct answer from the Internet, but it seems those Hospice live-in center the patient has to pay room/board similar to that of a nursing home.
There are some hospice providers that provide continuous care, which means someone is there 24/7 but it is a service you have to pay for.
Your mother's condition is a very difficult one to be a caregiver for depending on the stage she's in. There are special facilities available for Alzheimer's patients.
Are you not able to care for her? Or would it be too much? Answers to even just these two questions would help you determine what choice to make to start with.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
Please note that Hospice isn't a full-time caregiving group. Example, one day a Nurse will stop by to get vitals. The next day a bathe Aid will come in. The next day a volunteer might stop by to sit and talk to Mom, and help her with minor things for a hour. And if you want a Priest, Minister, or high person from your religion can stop by to do prayer. Hospice is for comfort care, to make the final months more peaceful and calm.
If you need physical help with your Mom, you would need to call a professional Caregiver Agency and hire a caregiver for a shift or two, it depends on what Mom can afford.
If Mom cannot afford outside help, and you are becoming overwhelmed and burnt out, have Mom apply for Medicaid. Medicaid will pay for full care but only in a nursing home. The choice would be up to your Mom [if she can reason thing out] or up to you. Sounds like Mom might need a higher level of care.
Your mother's condition is a very difficult one to be a caregiver for depending on the stage she's in. There are special facilities available for Alzheimer's patients.
Are you not able to care for her? Or would it be too much? Answers to even just these two questions would help you determine what choice to make to start with.