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I would think so if the meetings are "for residents only".
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Sandra2424 23 hours ago
It seems to me that these resident meetings are for residents only. Maybe the residents feel more involved and that they are being acknowledged for their own ideas and suggestions. We know they don't have much say about anything in SNF, and giving their input may give them a feeling of having some influence over things. This is not memory care where most residents can't be involved in meetings. Many have physical impairments only. Some facilities even have resident councils and meetings to discuss problems or voice concerns.
You can attend family meetings or meet with staff on your own. The residents who are "with it" deserve some dignity and a feeling of control and we know there aren't many ways to have it in a SNF.
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I would question that if you have Medical POA or proxy if Mom has Dementia. If Mom wants you there I see no problem and if your told no, I would question it. My DH is cognitively OK but he is profoundly hard of hearing. So, he would want me at a meeting like this. Actually, I go with him to all appts.
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Where I live there are both resident's council meetings and family council meetings and they are kept separate. The real problem with the family meeting was that the nursing home had a staff member present so we couldn't really dish the dirt.
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Resident meetings usually bring up choices for residents on their social programs and outings. It may also encompass complaints. A POA does not mean guardianship. Usually it is for financials.
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