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Blue85, I am surprised the senior facility hasn't mentioned it is time for the Dad-in-law to move to the next level.
Where my Dad lived, the facility called me in for a meeting and stated it was time for my Dad to move to Memory Care. Dad was fine with the moving as I told him a "therapeutic fib" that the new room would cost less. Dad joked about his "college dorm room". He got that extra level of care that he needed.
In our case, LO was moved from AL to MC (in the same facility), when her care required significantly more supervision than could be provided in her AL environment.
Why is it skilled nursing? When what they need is toileting, help showering, dressing, meal prepared,dressing, and housekeeping? It’s not skilled nursing care. It’s a caregiver and assistance with living. But ALF don’t want to pay staff to do all that. That’s the gap that needs to be filled.
Yes, helping a person in a shower IS skilled nursing. CNAs are certified nursing assistants and taught how to do these things. While I work(ed) with clients for over 10 years as a care-giver, I NEVER participated in assisting in showers. Most 'untrained' people do not realize that if a person falls: (1) do not move them (could cause more injury) (2) do not move as care provider could be injured (3) immediately call 911. Facilities DO NOT move residents if they fall. They call 911. Many people wouldn't know this - nor how to provide medication management w/o training.
Sorry dad is declining. But that's pretty good that he could handle AL at his age at all. My MIL is in a nursing home and wouldn't be a good candidate for AL.
Anyhow, you will either need to hire private caregivers to fill in the gaps of his care or have him moved to the appropriate facility. Memory care if his needs are due to dementia, nursing home if they are more medical or general.
* Depends on finances and MediCal or Medi-Care availability.
* Sounds like more private caregiver care/time is needed or moving into the next level of care.
* Contact the social worker / case manager at facility and discuss options.
* If care is needed, and no funds, while perhaps a long shot - contact University social work / health related fields dept heads and see if they can post for volunteers for experience. And then be very thorough in training and follow-up.
HAve you looked into Adult Foster Care facilities near you? Often about the same price, but, in my experience with my mom, the care was SO much better! ALF's were a disaster for us. I moved her back to my home , until we found a really wonderful AFC. might take some searching, but it was worth it.
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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Where my Dad lived, the facility called me in for a meeting and stated it was time for my Dad to move to Memory Care. Dad was fine with the moving as I told him a "therapeutic fib" that the new room would cost less. Dad joked about his "college dorm room". He got that extra level of care that he needed.
(1) do not move them (could cause more injury)
(2) do not move as care provider could be injured
(3) immediately call 911.
Facilities DO NOT move residents if they fall. They call 911.
Many people wouldn't know this - nor how to provide medication management w/o training.
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Anyhow, you will either need to hire private caregivers to fill in the gaps of his care or have him moved to the appropriate facility. Memory care if his needs are due to dementia, nursing home if they are more medical or general.
* Sounds like more private caregiver care/time is needed or moving into the next level of care.
* Contact the social worker / case manager at facility and discuss options.
* If care is needed, and no funds, while perhaps a long shot - contact University social work / health related fields dept heads and see if they can post for volunteers for experience. And then be very thorough in training and follow-up.
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