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Another thing to consider is a medical alert device- these devices can be installed in the home simply using VOIP phone services. A base unit would communicate with a small button worn around the senior's neck; this button can be pressed in the event of an emergency to contact emergency services, a nursing home front desk (if in assisted living), and/or a loved one/caregiver. The knowledge that help is available to your loved one 24/7 is one way to feel better about the aging parent and their safety when they are alone.
Thank you for sharing your stories. I believe most people deal with the situations presented here at some point in their lives. Worrying about our parents’ safety will never leave our thoughts. However, I agree with Jill that nowadays’ technology translated into products or services greatly helps our parents stay safer at home. I think it also supports us doing our best in being there for them, just like Terry said. Among useful devices like the one that turns off a stove that's been left unattended, our parents can also benefit from a free national servicelike Smart911. It is available to citizens across the country and enables them to create a Safety Profile, in which they include emergency contacts – like their children or caregiver -, special health conditions, or medications and even pictures of themselves. This crucial information is immediately available to 9-1-1 dispatchers when an emergency call is made and valuable minutes and seconds can be saved while sending the appropriate help faster. If your parent suffers from a health condition like dementia, in the case of Nancy’s mother-in-law or Terry’s mother, this information is helpful for 9-1-1 call takers as they interact with the caller. The Smart911 service is 100% private & secure and is being implemented by local 9-1-1 centers across the U.S. You can view a video on the service at for more info.
nancyh-i do not have caller id, but when the phone rings early morn or late nite, my stomach does a flip! my MIL lives in a cottage 20 feet away(builder suggessted a detached unit in case she accidentally caused a fire-it would not burn us down also!) My mom live 1 mile away in AL. We had to force my mom to move when we realize she has dementia and was not safe at home. she was really mad, but you just smile and forge forward(3 yrs ago). My mil could not live by herself and needed care(7 yrs ago). ocasionally we hear from both of them what a horrible thing we did, but we just smile and agree and go on with life knowing we did our best.
My mom lived in her regular apartment for about a year after my dad died. She suddenly decided she wanted to move into a senior apartment. I thought this was way premature as she was fully active at the time. I assumed part of it was all the rather rowdy younger people that had moved into her building making her uncomfortable. Moving into the senior apartments probably saved her life. She had a major stroke in the laundry room and one of the residents found her soon after and called 9-11. The laundry in her regular apartment was in the unit. Nobody would have known and I only checked on her about once a week as she was fine and in very good health before this happened. Having some extra oversight isn't a bad thing. She has friends who call her daily and the apartment has a door sign system and resident managers who check on everyone daily.
I think my father is suffering with age problems, but my mum and some of my family are happy to ignore it. I have been on the recieving end of an episode, but because i sought advice, i am now being accused of lieing, and people have put lies and gossip on facebook, some of these people have also seen what my father is capable of. What can be done, all i can do is ride it out.
I've noticed my dad, who lives alone since my mom died last year, is much more wobbly then he used to be. He is aware of it, and really tries to be careful. My mother-in-law who also lived alone for a year after her husband died, kept tripping on her clunky shoes and falling. She'd trip and fall, and if she didn't break anything (like she eventually did to her hip) but she wouldn't remember falling because of the dementia. Instead she might complain that her head hurt. So I'd start looking at her thru her hair, and sure enough there would be dried blood where she had banged her head on something and forgotten. She's in asst. living now. Between my dad and my husband's mom, I hold my breath whenever I see caller ID and it's them. ha
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").
B.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
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.
F.
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.
If your parent suffers from a health condition like dementia, in the case of Nancy’s mother-in-law or Terry’s mother, this information is helpful for 9-1-1 call takers as they interact with the caller.
The Smart911 service is 100% private & secure and is being implemented by local 9-1-1 centers across the U.S. You can view a video on the service at for more info.
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Ev
Having some extra oversight isn't a bad thing. She has friends who call her daily and the apartment has a door sign system and resident managers who check on everyone daily.