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Lealonnie mentioned this question was already asked. I looked and I had responded that this has been going on since 2019. Here's that post and has been closed to comments which is unusual since its Aug 2019.
You are able to get respite care for 5 days in a NH when on Home Hospice. This gives those doing most of the caregiving a break.
Janiel, I don't think you understand Hospice. This means the person is nearing the end of their life. Hospice is used to keep them comfortable. Medications that are prescribed to prolong life are stopped. Those that will keep the person comfortable are continued.
The POA works for the person who appointed him or her, and in that person's behalf when that person can no longer express his or her own wishes. That is to say, if the LO cannot express his wishes any more the POA works with the MD to make decisions. It is the MD who orders Hospice when no further treatment is curative and when end of life is near (6 months of sooner). It is hospice and MD who make decisions regarding medications and their efficacy at end of life. Please allow the MD, Hospice and the POA appointed by the LO to act now in behalf of the loved one to fulfill his or her end of life wishes as they understand them. Be supportive in this care to all, to the best of your ability. I am so sorry for what you are now facing with the loss of a loved person.
Janiel, you have asked hospice questions in the past and have gotten lots of great answers.
A person who's on hospice isn't placed in 'respite care for 5 days in a nursing home', that makes no sense. A person who's on hospice DOES get their medication withdrawn b/c that's what hospice involves: keeping a person comfortable until they die of natural causes w/o anymore medical intervention. By the time hospice gets involved, the patient has reached the end of their life.
Unless you would like to expand on your question, I don't think you'll get many helpful answers.
Could this be a situation where home hospice is being used but the caregiver needs a respite break? What happens when home hospice becomes too much for home caregiver(s) to manage? Could OP request temporary in facility hospice?
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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I'm so sorry for what you're going through.
Lealonnie mentioned this question was already asked. I looked and I had responded that this has been going on since 2019. Here's that post and has been closed to comments which is unusual since its Aug 2019.
https://www.agingcare.com/questions/what-would-happen-to-you-if-they-stopped-giving-you-food-stopped-giving-your-medication-to-you-and-451472.htm
So my question is, has the same person been on Hospice now for a year and half? Or is this a different LO?
I think you have gotten good answers so why are you still having a problem with how Hospice works?
Janiel, I don't think you understand Hospice. This means the person is nearing the end of their life. Hospice is used to keep them comfortable. Medications that are prescribed to prolong life are stopped. Those that will keep the person comfortable are continued.
Please allow the MD, Hospice and the POA appointed by the LO to act now in behalf of the loved one to fulfill his or her end of life wishes as they understand them. Be supportive in this care to all, to the best of your ability. I am so sorry for what you are now facing with the loss of a loved person.
A person who's on hospice isn't placed in 'respite care for 5 days in a nursing home', that makes no sense. A person who's on hospice DOES get their medication withdrawn b/c that's what hospice involves: keeping a person comfortable until they die of natural causes w/o anymore medical intervention. By the time hospice gets involved, the patient has reached the end of their life.
Unless you would like to expand on your question, I don't think you'll get many helpful answers.