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It depends on what your definition of independent is. In my state, it means you can make the decision to go to DMV, change your address to someone elses address, get dropped off and they are stuck dealing with you when you can do NOTHING for yourself.
So, Medicaid cut off supplies for PPE, depends, wound care, etc to send to hospitals. Therefore, unless the senior or family can find things, there are now safety issues which increases financial burden.
Next, dr appts are video conferences or in person now but at first were email. So wounds for instance, you would upload images with rulers and such. Insurance companies were then denying claims for supplies or pain meds and them there was a 60 day appeal process.
Then there was the lockdown. That essentially gave people an out so they did not have to visit even though there was an exception. So an elderly adult has NO social contact with people who actually "care".
Aides which come into the home even just for companionship are in short supply so there is little to no help.
Haileybug, I honestly appreciate that the admins on the site make decisions to move a lot of questions that are, in fact, general discussion questions, to "Discussions". It shows that they are active and monitoring the site. Neiza is a new poster, and may be doing a research paper, or some such; has given us no profile at all. Question is very interesting one, but it isn't about AgingCare, really~ that is to say individual caregivers giving care to individuals, and having questions regarding that. I seldom go to discussions at all. I think when questions have nothing to do with a real care questions for and about a real person. but are rather seeking general information, it is good when the question is moved to a place the admins feel it belongs. Just my opinion.
Seniors as in???? 60’s and still working full time pre COVID-19 70’s and retired but healthy & on the Pfizer Covid vaccine trial 80’s and a merry old rooster widower 90’s and redoing your pallbearer list as yet another one has died
Nothing much, actually. After the initial 'lock down' was over, I went right back to life as usual, for the most part, but forced to wear a mask while shopping. Having window visits with my mother in Memory Care ALF, but inside visits will resume shortly. Still seeing my children and step children, husband still working full time............not living in fear and hoping to have no further shortages on items due to people hoarding for no good reason.
Groceries. Were being hoarded so the supermarkets cancelled all online & collect or home deliveries. Eventually had these restored but this forced people INTO shoping in person.
Masks. Necessary but makes communication for hearing impaired hard, lipreading impossible.
Home maintenance. No non urgent repairs, including lawns so now knee high unable to safely use grasses areas.
Social isolation. Keeping away from family & friends.
But.
My many have mastered video calls.
People are getting a lot more things delivered. Saying this is quite convenient, I'll keep this up.
People have been forced to live more local but they seem to be adapting. I see neighbours talking more on my daily walks. Many walking to their closest shops. Many more bike riding & jogging.
Seen a lot of grey haired folk on shiny new bikes, shiny helmets & fleuro safety vests.
Neiza, you are new to the site, which is for carers to help each other. This seems more like a research question. It’s a complicated issue, people may not bother to answer unless you provide reasons for the question.
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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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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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.
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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.
So, Medicaid cut off supplies for PPE, depends, wound care, etc to send to hospitals. Therefore, unless the senior or family can find things, there are now safety issues which increases financial burden.
Next, dr appts are video conferences or in person now but at first were email. So wounds for instance, you would upload images with rulers and such. Insurance companies were then denying claims for supplies or pain meds and them there was a 60 day appeal process.
Then there was the lockdown. That essentially gave people an out so they did not have to visit even though there was an exception. So an elderly adult has NO social contact with people who actually "care".
Aides which come into the home even just for companionship are in short supply so there is little to no help.
What exactly do you want to know?
Neiza is a new poster, and may be doing a research paper, or some such; has given us no profile at all. Question is very interesting one, but it isn't about AgingCare, really~ that is to say individual caregivers giving care to individuals, and having questions regarding that.
I seldom go to discussions at all. I think when questions have nothing to do with a real care questions for and about a real person. but are rather seeking general information, it is good when the question is moved to a place the admins feel it belongs. Just my opinion.
60’s and still working full time pre COVID-19
70’s and retired but healthy & on the Pfizer Covid vaccine trial
80’s and a merry old rooster widower
90’s and redoing your pallbearer list as yet another one has died
your question just too too wide
Masks. Necessary but makes communication for hearing impaired hard, lipreading impossible.
Home maintenance. No non urgent repairs, including lawns so now knee high unable to safely use grasses areas.
Social isolation. Keeping away from family & friends.
But.
My many have mastered video calls.
People are getting a lot more things delivered. Saying this is quite convenient, I'll keep this up.
People have been forced to live more local but they seem to be adapting. I see neighbours talking more on my daily walks. Many walking to their closest shops. Many more bike riding & jogging.
Seen a lot of grey haired folk on shiny new bikes, shiny helmets & fleuro safety vests.