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End-of-life care is different for everyone and depends upon many things. The physical health of the person, is there dementia and how advanced is it, how many medications is the person taking and what are they for, is the person mobile, is there still quality of life. It's a very subjective thing based on personal experience.
My dad was in a nursing home with liver disease which was causing some mild dementia. Since his liver wasn't functioning properly my dad required a procedure every week at the hospital (outpatient) to keep the fluids off his lungs. As time went on these weekly trips to the hospital became very difficult for my dad as it was an all-day event. And the more fluid they pulled off my dad the more he needed the procedure. It was a never ending cycle and my brother and I discussed it, discussed it with my dad, and we decided to stop the procedures and enlist the help of hospice.
I think it just depends upon your situation and the person your caring for.
I'm sorry you and your loved one find yourself in this place. I was there in December 2010 with my dad. We would've preferred he stay at home with hospice but his seizures became really bad. He went into a hospice house which had visited before he became really ill. He had a Glioblastoma stage 4.
They did everything they could to keep him home with 24/7 care and free meds but his seizures were not something we could deal with as non medical professionals around the clock. Plus, he was our dad. It was exhausting!!! We tag teamed, my bro and I, two hours of sleep off and on for two weeks but we were not equipped to deal with the medical issues, plus my handicapped mother.
Hospice was a blessing for us. His time was very short and we could visit and tell him important things and hold his hand and just BE with him without the stuff that you wish trained nursing professionals would do. They did it all and we got to honor dad, hold him close and not worry about when the next seizure would come.
I wish you the best in your family's road.
It's some place you never want to be, obviously, but I was thankful for their service to my dad.
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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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.
My dad was in a nursing home with liver disease which was causing some mild dementia. Since his liver wasn't functioning properly my dad required a procedure every week at the hospital (outpatient) to keep the fluids off his lungs. As time went on these weekly trips to the hospital became very difficult for my dad as it was an all-day event. And the more fluid they pulled off my dad the more he needed the procedure. It was a never ending cycle and my brother and I discussed it, discussed it with my dad, and we decided to stop the procedures and enlist the help of hospice.
I think it just depends upon your situation and the person your caring for.
They did everything they could to keep him home with 24/7 care and free meds but his seizures were not something we could deal with as non medical professionals around the clock. Plus, he was our dad. It was exhausting!!! We tag teamed, my bro and I, two hours of sleep off and on for two weeks but we were not equipped to deal with the medical issues, plus my handicapped mother.
Hospice was a blessing for us. His time was very short and we could visit and tell him important things and hold his hand and just BE with him without the stuff that you wish trained nursing professionals would do. They did it all and we got to honor dad, hold him close and not worry about when the next seizure would come.
I wish you the best in your family's road.
It's some place you never want to be, obviously, but I was thankful for their service to my dad.