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We had someone show up at our house with their elderly father in tow about 10 years ago. It was very strange, as they did not contact us ahead of time to give us a heads up, they just showed up and the old man thought he would just wander around the garden and enter the house.
It was not his childhood home, but the house he had raised his family in and was new when they moved in. He was very upset that several of the fruit tress were gone, could not understand that they were not there when we moved in. Did not like the wall colour in the living room, or that we had taken up the carpets to expose the hardwood floors. All in all it was upsetting for him and a bit of an invasion of privacy for us.
You would mean it to be comforting and enjoyable for him, but it wouldn't be. Even if he did recognise the place, the whole of the rest of the world would be out of sync for him - people would be the wrong ages, the seasons wouldn't be what they are in his deepest memories, it would just be horrendously confusing and surreal. And, besides, how are you going to explain that he doesn't live there any more when it's time to leave?
Don't do it. Ask questions to encourage him to talk about his past home, use photographs, maps if he's up to it; and then when it's the next meal time or bedtime or whatever assist him with that job and explain that he's best staying here "for now."
Your question got cut off, but I would advise against taking your Dad to see his home. My mom wanted to go “home”, too. She talked about sitting on the front porch with her mother and father and their dog.
Chances are, your dad will be upset when he sees that his previous home has changed. If there’s someone living there, they may have painted the house, planted trees, etc. there might be a different car in the driveway. Dad will be looking for people who aren’t longer there, like my mom would have.
I wouldn't subject him to this, especially if his previous home is a distance away.
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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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It was not his childhood home, but the house he had raised his family in and was new when they moved in. He was very upset that several of the fruit tress were gone, could not understand that they were not there when we moved in. Did not like the wall colour in the living room, or that we had taken up the carpets to expose the hardwood floors. All in all it was upsetting for him and a bit of an invasion of privacy for us.
You would mean it to be comforting and enjoyable for him, but it wouldn't be. Even if he did recognise the place, the whole of the rest of the world would be out of sync for him - people would be the wrong ages, the seasons wouldn't be what they are in his deepest memories, it would just be horrendously confusing and surreal. And, besides, how are you going to explain that he doesn't live there any more when it's time to leave?
Don't do it. Ask questions to encourage him to talk about his past home, use photographs, maps if he's up to it; and then when it's the next meal time or bedtime or whatever assist him with that job and explain that he's best staying here "for now."
Chances are, your dad will be upset when he sees that his previous home has changed. If there’s someone living there, they may have painted the house, planted trees, etc. there might be a different car in the driveway. Dad will be looking for people who aren’t longer there, like my mom would have.
I wouldn't subject him to this, especially if his previous home is a distance away.