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As a newbie, I agree that it's hard to find what you're looking for in old threads. Some of them are tens of thousands of comments long. I am sure they have helpful information in them, but I don't have it in me to read through everything, not knowing where I'm going to find what I need, and with mom distracting me every ten minutes. Plus some of the threads were originally began years ago, and then I don't feel like I can ask questions or participate in the original discussion. It's kind of overwhelming....and to be honest I'm already overwhelmed with caregiving responsibilities. And I am starting to get a sore shoulder and neck from being on the computer so much. I can read a few pages of a thread, from the newest comment and backwards, but that's about all I can manage.
I am new to this site. I belong to other sites (different topics) and the questions of searching for answers in old threads, instead of asking a new question comes up regularly. I agree that there maybe an answer hidden in on old thread, but when some have hundreds if not thousands of replies, it is daunting to tackle reading through them.
Also having our voice heard is very important, especially if we do not feel we are being heard by our families, medical professionals etc. Having a safe place to vent without fear of judgement can be the one thing that keeps us on an even keel.
I went through a personal situation that is incredibly uncommon and there were no support groups available to me. Not having a circle of people who have been through a similar situation made it many times harder than it would have been if there was someone I could talk to who had been there. Even my counsellor, who is incredible, had not come across a similar situation.
I am lucky here, I am not involved in hands on care of either parent, neither needs it yet. My mother is not resistant to going into a nursing home if she needs more care (she is 83). She knows which one she wants to go to. My Dad (88) is mostly my brother's problem as far as care goes. Dad lives part time in my db's home. But by reading the posts here I have an idea of what we may be in for down the line.
Countrymouse put up a good point. Yes some of these threads are years old. I haven't posted in over a year. However, and this is just my opinion, I appreciated having those old posts. It was kind of like a refresher coarse. And new people do show up.I wish there was a way to let new people not be dismayed by old posts as those threads may have info they really need at the start of or during their caregiving journey. I read things I had forgot,was reassured I wasn't alone(very important to me),found somethings I didn't know, I find the old threads useful.Sometimes it does seem like we rehash the sames themes over and over, I call that venting. This forum has helped me vent many times and kept me from running out into traffic.It was a place I could go in real time and just get it all out before my head exploded even though what I was venting about had pretty much been said before.So what.That is the purpose of venting.For example, old threads about sibling problems help me when I start thinking again that my situation would be so much better if I just wasn't an only child.I get to reading about sibling situations and it helps me get my situation in much better prospective, the grass ain't always greener on the other side.
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:
A.
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.
E.
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.
Also having our voice heard is very important, especially if we do not feel we are being heard by our families, medical professionals etc. Having a safe place to vent without fear of judgement can be the one thing that keeps us on an even keel.
I went through a personal situation that is incredibly uncommon and there were no support groups available to me. Not having a circle of people who have been through a similar situation made it many times harder than it would have been if there was someone I could talk to who had been there. Even my counsellor, who is incredible, had not come across a similar situation.
I am lucky here, I am not involved in hands on care of either parent, neither needs it yet. My mother is not resistant to going into a nursing home if she needs more care (she is 83). She knows which one she wants to go to. My Dad (88) is mostly my brother's problem as far as care goes. Dad lives part time in my db's home. But by reading the posts here I have an idea of what we may be in for down the line.