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"She does not want anyone else to take care of her."
That's a big red flag, nobody can be there 100% of the time. If your mom won't accept outside help then what happens when you need time off for yourself?
There is so much to decide. Plus we really need more information to help guide us to a good answer for you. Such as do you work? What would happen financially if you had to quit work? As asked previously, what are your Mom's medical needs or are their none, you just want to live together?
Hi Korelys, I would invite you just to spend some time reading through the forum. That is the best way to get a good sense of what you might be walking into, regardless of your relationship with your mother. Consider your own life, are you happy with where you are now, or are there things you still want to do? don't be afraid to sit down and really consider your own. Please do this before making a decision. Best of luck to you.
Zytrhr, your little one sentence gibes are getting on my nerves. Every service person you invite into your life from plumber to bath aide to taxi driver is a stranger but sometimes we need the help of a stranger. And every new friend was a stranger the first day we met.
zytrhr, my Dad has been taken care of by a "stranger" who has now been a caregiver to my Dad for almost a year, she is like part of his extended family.
This wonderful lady has been down this road many times with other clients, highly experienced, very personable, and Dad really enjoys her company. She doing a much better job than I would as she is 20 years younger then I am thus she has a lot of energy. I was never able to pick Dad up when he fell, nor be able to help him up out of his recliner, but this caregiver does it with very little effort.
And what about elders who never had any children, such as myself, it will be strangers helping me way down the line. And some parents have outlived their children. Again, dedicated strangers will be helping them.
JessieBelle- You're wrong. I was a caregiver to my wonderful sweet and loving mom until she passed in June. She felt bad that she thought because of her, I had no life (no wife or kids). She even mentioned one day she would be gone and that I would have a life. Those words bring tears,since she is gone.
I'm trying to give some advice whether some take it or not. My mom died of Sepsis which I mentioned in a post about another member whose mom is going through roughly the same thing. I would hope that you don't think some members are here to antagonize and play games.
I agree with FF, our companion for Dad was awesome, and when mom needs more than hubs we will try to steal her back! Everyone we meet is a stranger at first. I try to be optimistic, while being a realist. Zytrhr, I guess if you don;t do your basic homework on places and Cgs... YOU might end up just passing your family member off to stranger...but most are on here so that doesn't happen,, they are looking for advice to avoid problems down the road. Maybe you know Nasmir? (spelling possibly wrong,, sentiment remains) You two are very similar in your optimistic outlooks
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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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.
That's a big red flag, nobody can be there 100% of the time. If your mom won't accept outside help then what happens when you need time off for yourself?
There is so much to decide. Plus we really need more information to help guide us to a good answer for you. Such as do you work? What would happen financially if you had to quit work? As asked previously, what are your Mom's medical needs or are their none, you just want to live together?
Pass mom off to a stranger?
This wonderful lady has been down this road many times with other clients, highly experienced, very personable, and Dad really enjoys her company. She doing a much better job than I would as she is 20 years younger then I am thus she has a lot of energy. I was never able to pick Dad up when he fell, nor be able to help him up out of his recliner, but this caregiver does it with very little effort.
And what about elders who never had any children, such as myself, it will be strangers helping me way down the line. And some parents have outlived their children. Again, dedicated strangers will be helping them.
Keeping it real, You can't trust a lot of people today.
I'm trying to give some advice whether some take it or not. My mom died of Sepsis which I mentioned in a post about another member whose mom is going through roughly the same thing. I would hope that you don't think some members are here to antagonize and play games.
That's nice about the help for your dad.
Elders with no children? Sure strangers will help,
Zytrhr, I guess if you don;t do your basic homework on places and Cgs... YOU might end up just passing your family member off to stranger...but most are on here so that doesn't happen,, they are looking for advice to avoid problems down the road. Maybe you know Nasmir? (spelling possibly wrong,, sentiment remains) You two are very similar in your optimistic outlooks