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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.
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My husband and I first had his grandmother for a year, his parents for a couple of years. In the last year my mom and dad periodically. None were a problem. All had adequate funds to hire extra help when needed. Our house is large and we had a senior bathroom installed. They were all in our home, but we did not do physical hands-on care.
But it was 'boring' and nothing to talk about, really. I learned a lot and came to love my client and grieved so when she died. She was a feisty, funny lady right to the end.
I enjoyed being with my mom when she was alive. She had a professional caregiver to help her when she was sick. I also helped with some things, like making meals. It was a pleasure to be with her.
Caregiving does not have to be all life consuming for the caregiver (so they say). Some caregivers, however, really do feel fulfillment in caring for their LO or client. There's a website called PHI national (phinational.org) that states the heart of quality care is the committed relationships between direct care workers and their clients. What I like about the site are the personal testimonials of direct care workers, some of whom have been on the job for 30+ years. It's mostly about paid caregivers but I've found it of interest for the family caregiver also.
I cared for my husband for a little over 24 yrs. after he had a massive stroke. The care at first was pretty intense, as he had to learn how to walk, talk, and learn new ways of doing things with his only good arm. Eventually his care became minimal, as he became more confident in trying to do things for himself. Over the years as his health continued to get worse, he required more and more of my care, and eventually I was here with him 24/7, as he became bedridden, where he spent the last 22 months of his life. We certainly had our challenges, and it wasn't what either of us would have chosen for our lives,(given a choice) but we tried our hardest to make the best of it. We had some sweet, sweet moments amidst some really hard times, and those memories I will treasure forever. He's been gone for 4 months now, and I have to say, that now if I was given a choice to do it all over again, I would in a heartbeat, because he was worth it.
Yeah, I do. At first I was at a loss and frustrated. Within 6 months I applied a professional approach in my home. I realized my limits, both trained and just my willingness and then hired part time, trained help. I've done, with help, pretty well to keep my old mom happy, clean, safe and active enough to be ambulatory. So yeah I can say it's a positive experience.....so much so that I can say that it's now mostly pleasant.
Yes: as a paid employee. Shown respect, professional boundaries, pay & set shift times.
No: for family it was thick F.O.G. Mission creep +++ & wishy/washy boundaries. Assumptions I had endlessly deep pockets, endless time, that I would drop everything else & be on call 24/7.
Beatty, Good reply. You present both sides. Presented quickly, yet pretty thorough. And you're right, no for family......unless you can figure it out without kicking your own ass.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
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.
But it was 'boring' and nothing to talk about, really. I learned a lot and came to love my client and grieved so when she died. She was a feisty, funny lady right to the end.
I also helped with some things, like making meals. It was a pleasure to be with her.
Dad is more difficult
I do feel fulfillment caring for my old mom.
At first I was at a loss and frustrated.
Within 6 months I applied a professional approach in my home. I realized my limits, both trained and just my willingness and then hired part time, trained help.
I've done, with help, pretty well to keep my old mom happy, clean, safe and active enough to be ambulatory.
So yeah I can say it's a positive experience.....so much so that I can say that it's now mostly pleasant.
No: for family it was thick F.O.G. Mission creep +++ & wishy/washy boundaries. Assumptions I had endlessly deep pockets, endless time, that I would drop everything else & be on call 24/7.
You present both sides. Presented quickly, yet pretty thorough.
And you're right, no for family......unless you can figure it out without kicking your own ass.