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she is 94. she is flourishing here. i am afraid she will decline there. she will be leaving our beautiful home and garden of 50 years. i appreciate any suggestions. thank you very much.
About a year ago I was having problems with the home senior care service I was using for my mom, age 89. Not communicating changes, sending a supervisor out without letting me know, things like that. Overall, the helpers are great, but the constant management issues have me wondering if I should switch services. Or maybe I am just expecting too much. The latest happened today when I found out through the daytime caregiver that a supervisor had been out to reevaluate my mom's mobility because the overnight caregivers - one in particular I think - had been saying that she is up more at night. If the caregiver hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known anything. I immediately called my contact person who said, yes, she knew the supervisor was going out to reassess my mom, but didn't realize she had to let me know every time she visited - or apparently that there was a concern about her status! So...I am left in the dark that there is a concern with a change in mobility and that a supervisor has gone out to evaluate. After grilling my contact I found out that the supervisor found everything status quo. Bottom line: no one tells me. I have tried every way I can to emphasize communication, and I put up with a lot for the sake of my mom, who reasonably likes her caregivers. Do I continue to just suck it up, no matter what, or do I consider that there may be an agency out there that is more responsive? On paper, the current agency continues to look the best and I really don't relish the prospect of interviewing and bringing in a whole nother agency. I am just tired of apologies and excuses - almost passive aggressive - from the current one. What do I do?
If she is flourishing where she is, there is no reason to assume she won't flourish in a new environment. Nursing homes are not typically dungeons that bring on immediate depression. I assume you have chosen this place carefully and it is a good fit for your mother.
I think this is not a time for all new room decor. A familiar bedspread, pictures on the wall, a favorite chair all will be comforting. Get a new spread next year if she wants to change things up a bit -- for now the key word is "familiar."
If she has a collection of something -- teacups, dolls, unicorn figurines -- there probably won't be room in nh. But you can probably figure out a way to display one item, and to rotate the entire collection through that one display as you visit.
Some places, especially assisted living, suggest not visiting much until the person settles in. And this probably works best for many people. Personally, it seemed to work fine for my mother to be visited by one of us every day. You'll figure that out when the time comes.
As for preparation, we told our mom about it the day before she moved. She has dementia and a long anticipation just wasn't a good idea. I don't see dementia in your profile. Is your mother aware of this move? What is her attitude about it? Would she like to help you pack things up, pick out what to take, etc.? Or would it be best to have her room all ready without her participation? These are things only you can decide based on your mother's outlook.
The transition can be a little tough, but an elder who is still flourishing will probably continue to take an interest in life. She'll make new friends. She'll have choices of activities and entertainment. We are surprised at how well our 95 yo mother is thriving in her nursing home.
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.
I think this is not a time for all new room decor. A familiar bedspread, pictures on the wall, a favorite chair all will be comforting. Get a new spread next year if she wants to change things up a bit -- for now the key word is "familiar."
If she has a collection of something -- teacups, dolls, unicorn figurines -- there probably won't be room in nh. But you can probably figure out a way to display one item, and to rotate the entire collection through that one display as you visit.
Some places, especially assisted living, suggest not visiting much until the person settles in. And this probably works best for many people. Personally, it seemed to work fine for my mother to be visited by one of us every day. You'll figure that out when the time comes.
As for preparation, we told our mom about it the day before she moved. She has dementia and a long anticipation just wasn't a good idea. I don't see dementia in your profile. Is your mother aware of this move? What is her attitude about it? Would she like to help you pack things up, pick out what to take, etc.? Or would it be best to have her room all ready without her participation? These are things only you can decide based on your mother's outlook.
The transition can be a little tough, but an elder who is still flourishing will probably continue to take an interest in life. She'll make new friends. She'll have choices of activities and entertainment. We are surprised at how well our 95 yo mother is thriving in her nursing home.