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You don't tell us your age, why you are home 24/7 and who this "roommate is" or how he/she is helping. On the face of it we know really too little to help. More information might help. 1. Why are you inside all the time; what diabilities do you have that you need help with? 2. How long has the roommate been with you? How is the roommate paid and by whom? 3. How old are you? How old is your roommate? 4. What signs of dementia are you seeing? What have you discussed with roommate about this?
Just on the face of how little you have told us I suggest that if you feel yourself in a vulnerable place with all of this you call APS and ask them to visit you to see what options they suggest.
I would let his family know of your concerns and let them take things from there, as there's really not much you can do to help him since you're just his "roommate." And since he lives with you, and not the other way around, you may have to let his family know that they need to find other living arrangements for him so you don't get stuck caring for him as he will only continue to get worse.
You don't give any details (like what symptoms he is displaying to make you think it is dementia) so it is difficult to give you specific guidance.
I will start by saying that there are other medical conditions that present cognitive symptoms but may not be dementia, so you should tell him you are noticing a change and are concerned for him and that he should go get a wellness exam from his primary doctor. If he is on Medicare, this is a free annual exam. He should say "yes" when they ask him whether he want to take the short memory test (remember 3 words, draw a clock face, etc).
Dementia is mostly diagnosed by eliminating all other medical causes, like tumor, stroke, diabetes, HBP, thyroid, dehydration, etc.
Then you have to deal with the outcome (if he even goes to the doctor or tells you the results of his testing). You may want to consider contacting any other family he may have (even if not local) and discussing your concerns with them. You won't be able to "fix" this situation if he is sick or has dementia, as there is no cure for it and he will only get worse. Are you going to take care of him? Most likely not, so you need to start thinking about your own future care needs right now.
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.
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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.
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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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1. Why are you inside all the time; what diabilities do you have that you need help with?
2. How long has the roommate been with you?
How is the roommate paid and by whom?
3. How old are you?
How old is your roommate?
4. What signs of dementia are you seeing?
What have you discussed with roommate about this?
Just on the face of how little you have told us I suggest that if you feel yourself in a vulnerable place with all of this you call APS and ask them to visit you to see what options they suggest.
And since he lives with you, and not the other way around, you may have to let his family know that they need to find other living arrangements for him so you don't get stuck caring for him as he will only continue to get worse.
I will start by saying that there are other medical conditions that present cognitive symptoms but may not be dementia, so you should tell him you are noticing a change and are concerned for him and that he should go get a wellness exam from his primary doctor. If he is on Medicare, this is a free annual exam. He should say "yes" when they ask him whether he want to take the short memory test (remember 3 words, draw a clock face, etc).
Dementia is mostly diagnosed by eliminating all other medical causes, like tumor, stroke, diabetes, HBP, thyroid, dehydration, etc.
Then you have to deal with the outcome (if he even goes to the doctor or tells you the results of his testing). You may want to consider contacting any other family he may have (even if not local) and discussing your concerns with them. You won't be able to "fix" this situation if he is sick or has dementia, as there is no cure for it and he will only get worse. Are you going to take care of him? Most likely not, so you need to start thinking about your own future care needs right now.