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I am not sure,, but thought I would give you one suggestion, hopefully others with more experience will give you their best thoughts... 92 years old, demential.. where is the person now? in your care? If so, can you actually handle this situation gracefully? If not, perhaps memory can could be a benefit. Have you toured any places near you? I would not move LO far away.. the closer to you, the better in case an ER issues come up. 6 packs, 2 caretakers and 6 residents in a family style home are good at times.. Do look in our area. My thought about placing a LO in a "home" whatever title you or they give it it, is.. keep them close so you can get to them quicker. I have my LO within a 5 minute drive if I stay the speed limit.... sometimes your LO won't even they were moved...dementia, etc. If language is a factor, do look up, and talk directly to facilities if they have activities or anything in your native tongue;. do take tours and if it's not too much of an issue take your 92 LO to these appointments and let them experience it too... make it as fun as you can.
Close to your home if you are close would be best.
Also I would look for a MC with similar background residents, if that is possible. If not, I would connect with a community leader from same culture or from their faith. Some communities have people (paid or volunteer) who will visit the resident or work with staff to ensure cultural needs are accommodated. With person centred care, even little things from their routine can help (like removing shoes or washing hands before a meal). Supplying cultural picture books & music can be a wonderful thing. Eg staff to put on a CD after lunch in their room.
Some people with some types of dementia don't have any language skills left at all. They can be "non-verbal" - not able to use spoken words themselves, and not able to understand what's said to them unless it's backed up by physical prompts as well, such as gesture or showing them what you're talking about. For example, you might mime cleaning your teeth, or you would hold up their t-shirt when that's the next garment they need to put on.
So using lots of different ways to communicate with people is a skill that should be well developed in a memory care unit, and if a 92 year old needs that level of care then the language barrier shouldn't prevent him being admitted.
Having said that, it will of course be better if there are people there who know his language. What language is it, do you mind saying?
Have you discussed your concern with the facility?
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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92 years old, demential.. where is the person now? in your care? If so, can you actually handle this situation gracefully? If not, perhaps memory can could be a benefit. Have you toured any places near you? I would not move LO far away.. the closer to you, the better in case an ER issues come up.
6 packs, 2 caretakers and 6 residents in a family style home are good at times.. Do look in our area.
My thought about placing a LO in a "home" whatever title you or they give it it, is.. keep them close so you can get to them quicker. I have my LO within a 5 minute drive if I stay the speed limit....
sometimes your LO won't even they were moved...dementia, etc. If language is a factor, do look up, and talk directly to facilities if they have activities or anything in your native tongue;.
do take tours and if it's not too much of an issue take your 92 LO to these appointments and let them experience it too... make it as fun as you can.
Also I would look for a MC with similar background residents, if that is possible. If not, I would connect with a community leader from same culture or from their faith. Some communities have people (paid or volunteer) who will visit the resident or work with staff to ensure cultural needs are accommodated. With person centred care, even little things from their routine can help (like removing shoes or washing hands before a meal). Supplying cultural picture books & music can be a wonderful thing. Eg staff to put on a CD after lunch in their room.
So using lots of different ways to communicate with people is a skill that should be well developed in a memory care unit, and if a 92 year old needs that level of care then the language barrier shouldn't prevent him being admitted.
Having said that, it will of course be better if there are people there who know his language. What language is it, do you mind saying?
Have you discussed your concern with the facility?