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Yes, when I turned what I thought was her non-working box in to the cable company , the serial number was for a box that had been taken from a deceased resident's room and put in my Mom's room, and her working box had been taken. The Dir. offered to pay for the cost to reconnect Mom with a new box. Her original box has never turned up, but she now has a new working box & I took a photo of the serial number this time. It's not the only thing to go missing-- 2 necklaces are missing. An employee in another facility in the same zip code was arrested recently for taking cash from a Memory Care resident. Mom's facility does not have security cameras, but that facility did. Freqflyer-- you're right, not going to spend any more of my time on it.
What is the facility telling you? Are they looking for it?
If your mother has dementia, it is possible that it wasn't stolen, but that she gave it away. Or even hid it. I'd be cautious before bringing law enforcement into this.
ctccaregiver, take a deep breath, a missing cable TV shouldn't be taking up so much of your valuable time. And do not get the police involved, the cost of said cable boxes are not worth the time and effort for the police to file a report.
Ask maintenance what is going on regarding the cable boxes. When my Dad lived in Memory Care, maintenance did all the setting up of said cable boxes. And if a box stopped working, then maintenance would remove the old box and order a new one.
Where is Mother's TV, is it on top of a dresser or some other heavy piece of furniture? If yes, then it would be difficult for the average person to unscrew the box cable from the wall if the connection point is behind the dresser, etc. It would be a 2 man job moving the furniture.
I would think if someone stole the cable box, they would have taken the TV, too.
Hope the mystery of the missing box is solved soon.
Here that cable box is own by Comcast and has to be turned in when u cancel service. If it broke then you replace it thru the Cable company. Your charged if not returned. The AL where Mom was supplies basic cable any upgrades are the residents responsibility as is the equipment. So, I can see why she is upset. Call the cable company and see if they have a serial number associated with her box. If so, this will help in locating it if one of the other residents have it.
It's difficult to say what goes on with items. My LO's MC director told me that if something of hers goes missing, they pay to replace it or what it cost.
It's good she now has a new working box. I take photos of everything that I take into MC. Just in case.
I will say that when my LO was living at home, she told me that her tv didn't work. She didn't know why. I arrived and discovered that her cable box was missing. (Had been unplugged and disconnected. Gone.) She said she had no idea what happened to it. I looked for a long time and finally found it in a kitchen cabinet.....she was the only one there. Due to her progression, she couldn't do that now, but, some others in MC may be able to do it.
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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.
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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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If your mother has dementia, it is possible that it wasn't stolen, but that she gave it away. Or even hid it. I'd be cautious before bringing law enforcement into this.
Ask maintenance what is going on regarding the cable boxes. When my Dad lived in Memory Care, maintenance did all the setting up of said cable boxes. And if a box stopped working, then maintenance would remove the old box and order a new one.
Where is Mother's TV, is it on top of a dresser or some other heavy piece of furniture? If yes, then it would be difficult for the average person to unscrew the box cable from the wall if the connection point is behind the dresser, etc. It would be a 2 man job moving the furniture.
I would think if someone stole the cable box, they would have taken the TV, too.
Hope the mystery of the missing box is solved soon.
It's good she now has a new working box. I take photos of everything that I take into MC. Just in case.
I will say that when my LO was living at home, she told me that her tv didn't work. She didn't know why. I arrived and discovered that her cable box was missing. (Had been unplugged and disconnected. Gone.) She said she had no idea what happened to it. I looked for a long time and finally found it in a kitchen cabinet.....she was the only one there. Due to her progression, she couldn't do that now, but, some others in MC may be able to do it.