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I am sorry you are going through this. It is so frustrating to see a loved one not eating because food is so important to life, health and well being.
I first would wonder why he does not want to chew food. Was it a sudden or gradual change? Does he have his own teeth or dentures? May be he is experiencing pain when chewing? May be he is having trouble swallowing, too. Has he had a TIA (also known as a mini stroke?) and has trouble chewing due to neurological damage? Has he shown remarkable decline in his health that might suggest he may be terminal? Or has he been talking about going on a trip or journey or talking about relatives or friends who are deceased. This might be a sign that he may be terminal as well. Many people will not need as much to eat or start refusing most foods as their bodies shut down. There could be a number of reasons, which should be ruled out by your father's doctor.
It is possible to live without eating solid foods. There are many foods that already in a soft form or require very little chewing effort that are easy to give like puddings, yogurt, cottage cheese, mashed white or sweet potatoes just to name a few. There are ways to fix pureed foods that are soft and easy to swallow and still have the same nutrient value of the solid foods. It is like making your own baby food. Nursing homes and hospitals have special cooks that make pureed foods to an art form - and make them look very much like their original form but are soft. An internet research should help bring up recipes and help. There are also liquid supplements, like ensure and boost, that can help with nutrition when solids are refused. Smoothies are also a good substitute.
Whatever may be happening, please take good care of yourself and get the help and support you need while taking care of your father. He is so fortunate to have a wonderful child to take care of him.
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.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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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.
I first would wonder why he does not want to chew food. Was it a sudden or gradual change? Does he have his own teeth or dentures? May be he is experiencing pain when chewing? May be he is having trouble swallowing, too. Has he had a TIA (also known as a mini stroke?) and has trouble chewing due to neurological damage? Has he shown remarkable decline in his health that might suggest he may be terminal? Or has he been talking about going on a trip or journey or talking about relatives or friends who are deceased. This might be a sign that he may be terminal as well. Many people will not need as much to eat or start refusing most foods as their bodies shut down. There could be a number of reasons, which should be ruled out by your father's doctor.
It is possible to live without eating solid foods. There are many foods that already in a soft form or require very little chewing effort that are easy to give like puddings, yogurt, cottage cheese, mashed white or sweet potatoes just to name a few. There are ways to fix pureed foods that are soft and easy to swallow and still have the same nutrient value of the solid foods. It is like making your own baby food. Nursing homes and hospitals have special cooks that make pureed foods to an art form - and make them look very much like their original form but are soft. An internet research should help bring up recipes and help. There are also liquid supplements, like ensure and boost, that can help with nutrition when solids are refused. Smoothies are also a good substitute.
Whatever may be happening, please take good care of yourself and get the help and support you need while taking care of your father. He is so fortunate to have a wonderful child to take care of him.
Best Regards,
Kitty