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How are they managing their medications?
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Your loved one may not require home care or assisted living services at this time. However, continue to monitor their condition for changes and consider occasional in-home care services for help as needed.
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Robie, first, what kind of care do you need for your wife? Medical care? Assistance with ADLs? Housekeeping care? It would be helpful to list the types of assistance you want, as that will determine what kind of agency/company/help to get, and that in turn determines whether it's covered by Medicare or is charged to you directly.
I've recently learned of a what I've been old is a relatively new program called Palliative Care. It's not hospice care; it's a step above it. From what I've learned, it's care for people with chronic medical situations. It's not end of life care.
After an initial assessment based on a script referral from a treating physician, it will be determined by the palliative care agency what care can be provided.
That might include a visiting physician, a nurse and I'm still unsure what other specialties might be available. We're in this process now.
One of the benefits of palliative care is that conditions are treated, not as quickly as if you went to Urgent Care or an ER, but they are treated at home, with the visiting personnel doing the leg work to get diagnoses, etc. If you live in a cold area, this would be a real benefit in the winter time.
On the other hand, if you need daily help with nonmedical issues, you would probably look for private duty firms. These are expensive, private pay, and as I'm learning, legally cover themselves first before providing care for patients. And it's not medical care. One company even charges more for assistance with ADLs; every one is a bit different.
In SE Michigan I've gotten quotes ranging from $19 to $26 per hour. It's NOT cheap.
Are either of you a Veteran? If so, start with the VA. If you need suggestions on that, see this post:
You can contact your local Area Agency on Aging (your profile doesn't say where you are) or the local chapter of Alzheimer's Association. They will be able to discuss your particular situation, what is available locally free or low cost, and how to apply.
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.
I've recently learned of a what I've been old is a relatively new program called Palliative Care. It's not hospice care; it's a step above it. From what I've learned, it's care for people with chronic medical situations. It's not end of life care.
After an initial assessment based on a script referral from a treating physician, it will be determined by the palliative care agency what care can be provided.
That might include a visiting physician, a nurse and I'm still unsure what other specialties might be available. We're in this process now.
One of the benefits of palliative care is that conditions are treated, not as quickly as if you went to Urgent Care or an ER, but they are treated at home, with the visiting personnel doing the leg work to get diagnoses, etc. If you live in a cold area, this would be a real benefit in the winter time.
On the other hand, if you need daily help with nonmedical issues, you would probably look for private duty firms. These are expensive, private pay, and as I'm learning, legally cover themselves first before providing care for patients. And it's not medical care. One company even charges more for assistance with ADLs; every one is a bit different.
In SE Michigan I've gotten quotes ranging from $19 to $26 per hour. It's NOT cheap.
Are either of you a Veteran? If so, start with the VA. If you need suggestions on that, see this post:
https://www.agingcare.com/questions/My-friend-needs-a-caregiver-and-not-sure-how-can-I-apply-for-this-job-He-is-a-89-yrs-old-veteran-wit-430442.htm
Good luck; finding qualified care as I'm discovering is like finding that rare Truffle or pot filled with gold at the end of the rainbow.