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As a retired nursing home and assisted living clinical staff member I suggest framed family pictures to be hung on their walls, usually about 10 days of clothes, a favorite bedspread, a warm cardigan sweater, a favorite lap blanket, glasses, and hearing aides. Most places allow their favorite lounge chair….Yes… sometimes things get “lost”..residents put their dentures on food trays under food, even wrapped in napkins…staff can not dismantle every tray looking for items as they clean up… hearing aides get wrapped up in bedding and taken to laundry…be aware most facilities replace those items if they lose them. A list is complied and put into the chart of what is brought in on admission. Never give anything sharp to a resident. No nail clippers, scissors …send an electric razor for men..Your facility will give you a list of suggested items to bring in. When in a dementia unit some residents wander and think everything belongs to them…use a marker and discreetly put your parents name on items..so rarely have I heard of a “worker” taking residents items! Just never leave cash or credit cards in a room. These employees get weeded out quickly! We all want the best for your parents. My mom is in an assisted living with mild dementia. I remind her that some residents will wander…they are ill and do not “steal”..they think the stuff they take belongs to them! I provide mom with less expensive items then she had at home..everything is replaceable..even my mom understands money laying around is a bad idea..I give her $10 to keep and that makes her happy. 2 years later and 2 facilities and no one has stolen it!!
Most of your parents needs will be met. Remember that their area will be limited. My Aunt was allowed a recliner but my Moms room didn't have enough space in it for 2 people to have recliners. Sometimes you can put a small chest of drawers in.
I did bring Moms toiletries from the AL. In the five months they never used them even though they were right on her night stand. They continued to use what the home provided.
I would go and see the room to determine what u can bring and it won't be much. I would talk to the laundry and find out how they identify clothing. The ones that we would iron in do not go thru several washings. Permanent marker fades out. Where my Mom was they had a special machine that ironed in the labels they supplied. Only that machine could remove them.
I only took clothes Mom would need for that particular season. I found that one pair of shoes was enough. And they should be easy to get on and off. The aides never changed them. I kept Moms other clothes in totes at my house. All Mom wore was tops and slacks and socks. The NH supplied depends.
Do not take anything of value. That means figurines, jewelry, money. As much as you hope staff is honest there are bad apples.
"Do not take anything of value. That means figurines, jewelry, money. As much as you hope staff is honest there are bad apples."
That was going to be my major contribution, what NOT to bring! However, it isn't just staff. Stuff grows legs and can walk....
Most items will be provided, I should think. If the have preferences on soap, toothpaste, lotions, briefs, etc, you could bring small samples and see how it goes. If they don't use them, using the "free" stuff instead, then there's your answer on those.
NH staff would likely be the best source to ask. They would know what is generally provided and if they don't list something one or both parents use, then ask about that/those items.
I would be more careful of what I would pick out if I had to refurnish my mom‘s room. The bed I got her sits too high when I take the boxspring out it sits to low. The chairs I picked out were so very comfortable, however they were gliders, and not practical for someone with balance issues. She has a private caregiver and it’s hard getting up and down for her and for mom from those chairs! My mom is someone who does not want to be there and has severe memory issues. If she had a phone in her room, and yes we did try it, she would be calling me 10 times a day to come get her. Blocking calls out only agitated her more as she would feverishly keep trying to call out, getting more upset by the moment. Please let me know if any of you guys have dealt with this sort of phone issue, if so how did you deal with it?
I chose not to provide my mother with a phone. She was having difficulty with it anyway (remembering numbers - ha!) and with poor hearing most of the time she couldn't hear on it. But, I suspected the only usage it would get would be to do what your mother did - call to get a ride home! I also didn't want her sitting in her room, so no TV either. They have one in the common/LR area. I think she'd already stopped watching TV at home (probably couldn't find and/or use the remote.)
She would periodically ask staff to call me - they did one time, but usually had some "excuse" at the ready, or promised to do it "soon."
Not much, the facility provides their meds and tissues, shampoo and such. We have some decorations, pictures, etc in my MILs room at the nursing home. She needed to bring a TV too. Of course clothing, with their names in them (If you ever want to see them again!). Furniture of a limited amount might be OK. My MIL has a nice recliner in her corner next to her bed.
The facility should be able to answer this question as well.
Read your profile and am glad to see that at their advanced ages and condition, you are moving them into a nursing home. Sounds like it should be a good fit. It's never perfect of course, but when people need a lot of care it's kind of inevitable.
Most facilities can recommend what the residents should bring. My mother is the one who was destroying a family album as her dementia got worse. I have taken away things that can be broken or destroyed. Don't bring sharp objects (scissors, etc.) if there is dementia. I carry scissors and personal grooming tools with me when I visit my mother (I've been cutting her hair, etc.) Ask the facility if they provide personal care items like shampoo, body lotion, etc. Sometimes they do, but it may not be the best kind for your parents. As mentioned below, don't bring valuables, and they should have only a small amount of cash, if any. These facilities are rough on laundry (hot wash, hot dryer). Bring clothes that are easy to care for and easy to get on and off. My mother seems to do best with elastic waist pants, soft t-shirts and sweatshirts, shoes that can slip on. You may notice that clothing seems to be interchangeable in the facility. My mother often shows up in clothes that I don't recognize and that she would never have picked for herself. It's probably best to have all of their mail forwarded to you and you can bring it to them when you visit. Otherwise, it can get lost if it is lying around for days. And yes, glasses can get lost. It's best to label everything. I don't blame the facility for this, they did their best. My mother stopped wearing her glasses when her dementia got worse. I think she wasn't feeling comfortable with them on her face.
They don't have a lot of room but if they allow it,, bring their special chair they enjoy sitting in.. You should bring their favorite Art Pictures to decorate the walls and Family Pictures for remembrance. Bring their favorite pillow and blanket. Don't bring anything of great value because they seem to disappear. I would Decorate their front door with a nice large face photo picture of them to make it easier for them and everyone else whose room it is.
My mom has a bed, recliner, a dresser and nightstand from her house and a TV. The recliner and TV came in handy when she was in quarantine in her room when there was a qastrointestinal illness going around Memory Care. She has her Facebook Portal on a table next to her recliner, out of town friends and family video chat with her. That was helpful for me who is local also when they went on lockdown. I liked to have eyes on her. She has begun to forget how to answer, so we sometimes need tell them ahead of time so they can help her. At mom's Memory Care, we supply all depends and toiletries. We put family pictures on the wall and a lap blanket for when she is in recliner. .My mom always wants to know the time so we put a clock on the wall. She has some photo books she likes to look at in her room. A couple of pairs of shoes is enough. A spare is good in case of accidents. Slacks and tops that are easy to put on, at least a weeks worth. Sweaters or cardigan bc they are always cold. Nightwear. Housedresses are nice for women for some days. Label everything even sheets.
Stuff will get mixed around. I found mom in some hot pink capris one day. I just told the aides so they could get them back next laundry day. If I see something that's not hers, I take it to the aides
When she was hospitalized last year, she wanted her purse. It usually just has her wallet with an old ID and some photos and a hairbrush. But as I sat with her at the hospital, I found sunglasses, an iPhone, 3 TV remote controls ! If it is laying around someone will pick it up. So don't take anything super sentimental or valuable. Usually you can tell the aides something is missing and they will look around others rooms and it will be found. But we just had to replace my mom's glasses, they never showed up.
Check with the facility, they should have a list, and may provide some items. Also see what Medicaid might supply like incontinence supplies, gloves, wipes, etc. Wound care items if necessary.
In my experience a weeks worth of clothing for each, plus extras because of spills. Daily toiletries, bathing supplies if they have skin issues, nightwear, several sets, robes and slippers if they are not bedbound. Comfortable, easy to get on clothing is best. Don’t worry about high-end things, everything gets dumped into the same laundry load. Make sure you label each item and make an inventory if getting the same items back is important.
Most facilities will provide all over the counter first aid items, they don’t want residents to have medications in the rooms or will keep them with the nurse to dispense on request if a specific brand is preferred.
depending on your parents abilities books and magazines, photo albums, photos, anything that makes them comfortable like personal pillows and quilts or throws. Remember that memory issues might drive other residents to "borrow" items so don’t take anything valuable or irreplaceable.
Less is more to start with, you can always bring other items if requested.
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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.
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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.
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I did bring Moms toiletries from the AL. In the five months they never used them even though they were right on her night stand. They continued to use what the home provided.
I would go and see the room to determine what u can bring and it won't be much. I would talk to the laundry and find out how they identify clothing. The ones that we would iron in do not go thru several washings. Permanent marker fades out. Where my Mom was they had a special machine that ironed in the labels they supplied. Only that machine could remove them.
I only took clothes Mom would need for that particular season. I found that one pair of shoes was enough. And they should be easy to get on and off. The aides never changed them. I kept Moms other clothes in totes at my house. All Mom wore was tops and slacks and socks. The NH supplied depends.
Do not take anything of value. That means figurines, jewelry, money. As much as you hope staff is honest there are bad apples.
That was going to be my major contribution, what NOT to bring! However, it isn't just staff. Stuff grows legs and can walk....
Most items will be provided, I should think. If the have preferences on soap, toothpaste, lotions, briefs, etc, you could bring small samples and see how it goes. If they don't use them, using the "free" stuff instead, then there's your answer on those.
NH staff would likely be the best source to ask. They would know what is generally provided and if they don't list something one or both parents use, then ask about that/those items.
She would periodically ask staff to call me - they did one time, but usually had some "excuse" at the ready, or promised to do it "soon."
The facility should be able to answer this question as well.
Read your profile and am glad to see that at their advanced ages and condition, you are moving them into a nursing home. Sounds like it should be a good fit. It's never perfect of course, but when people need a lot of care it's kind of inevitable.
Good luck.
You should bring their favorite Art Pictures to decorate the walls and Family Pictures for remembrance.
Bring their favorite pillow and blanket.
Don't bring anything of great value because they seem to disappear.
I would Decorate their front door with a nice large face photo picture of them to make it easier for them and everyone else whose room it is.
At mom's Memory Care, we supply all depends and toiletries.
We put family pictures on the wall and a lap blanket for when she is in recliner. .My mom always wants to know the time so we put a clock on the wall. She has some photo books she likes to look at in her room.
A couple of pairs of shoes is enough. A spare is good in case of accidents.
Slacks and tops that are easy to put on, at least a weeks worth. Sweaters or cardigan bc they are always cold. Nightwear. Housedresses are nice for women for some days. Label everything even sheets.
Stuff will get mixed around. I found mom in some hot pink capris one day. I just told the aides so they could get them back next laundry day. If I see something that's not hers, I take it to the aides
When she was hospitalized last year, she wanted her purse. It usually just has her wallet with an old ID and some photos and a hairbrush. But as I sat with her at the hospital, I found sunglasses, an iPhone, 3 TV remote controls ! If it is laying around someone will pick it up. So don't take anything super sentimental or valuable. Usually you can tell the aides something is missing and they will look around others rooms and it will be found. But we just had to replace my mom's glasses, they never showed up.
In my experience a weeks worth of clothing for each, plus extras because of spills. Daily toiletries, bathing supplies if they have skin issues, nightwear, several sets, robes and slippers if they are not bedbound. Comfortable, easy to get on clothing is best. Don’t worry about high-end things, everything gets dumped into the same laundry load. Make sure you label each item and make an inventory if getting the same items back is important.
Most facilities will provide all over the counter first aid items, they don’t want residents to have medications in the rooms or will keep them with the nurse to dispense on request if a specific brand is preferred.
depending on your parents abilities books and magazines, photo albums, photos, anything that makes them comfortable like personal pillows and quilts or throws. Remember that memory issues might drive other residents to "borrow" items so don’t take anything valuable or irreplaceable.
Less is more to start with, you can always bring other items if requested.
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