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Does anyone belong to a caregivers support group. There is none where I live. I do not necessarily want to be the one to get it started as I need the support. So, has anyone else found a way to get a group started? I feel so isolated at times.
Isolation is a key issue for caregivers, which is why online support is so valuable. Have you checked with your local Alzheimer's Association? They often have groups. Otherwise, check with a social services group in your area. Also, check you local newspaper for support groups. If there truly isn't anything, see if a local faith-based group would start one. There are many, like you, who need support.
My mother lives with me and my family. She is 77 years old and is afraid of traveling by plane. When we travel, it is convenient for us to travel by plane. She refuses to go. So far, my daughter has had to stay with her while my husband and I travel. We rotate the responsibility to accommodate her. However, we also like to travel as a family. Mom will not get on a plane and I will not put her through that.
Where would be a safe place such a daycare for her? Any ideas from someone who has experienced similar situation. Please post your responses.
Thank you so much for your great ideas. I will make some calls to nearby friends who be willing to Mom-sit while we travel. I need the help mostly for the night shift. During the day, she can go to the senior center. Thanks for your support. I was getting a lot of pressure from out-of-state family members to bring her anyway. Glad to know that I don't have to exercise that option. If something happened to her, I would not be able to live with myself.
Oh, great! Thanks for the many ideas you have offered. I will do some research in my area. I need to have back up plans that will be consistent. Thanks a lot. Have a nice day.
I have an agency that I use, and one of my day time woman is going to stay with mom when we go away. Mom loves her, so it will be easy, not cheap, but worth the money!!
The agency I use is called Comfort Keepers. However, there are many others across the country. I have tried 3, and this one works for me. Your social worker can get you in touch with the respite program for your state. I know that the cost per hour differs greatly across the country and also,it depends on the level of care you need for the person for whom you are caring. My overnight care on a 24 hour basis is 215.00.( private care) However, that will be different per agency and state.
My department on the aging faxed me a complete list of agencies and programs for the state.( contact the social worker from your hospital for the correct numbers to call. She has made 3 visits to our house!) You should be able to do the same thing. Also, the best defense is your family DR or your elder's DR. He got me visiting nurse for the summer and it has been a Godsend!!! Did you know that every time you have a change in your physical condition: example -a fall, high blood pressure, edema, your elder qualifies for services all over again? My mom fell at Christmas and she got a home health worker, physical therapy and occupation therapy along with the visiting nurse for over 3 weeks. She did not have to go to the hospital to qualify. Every little bit helps.
Linda, You are Godsend. The information you've provided is invaluable. I will definitely look into the various resources available to Mom. Thanks so much for your continued support. I came to the right place for support.
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").
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.
Take care,
Carol
My mother lives with me and my family. She is 77 years old and is afraid of traveling by plane. When we travel, it is convenient for us to travel by plane. She refuses to go. So far, my daughter has had to stay with her while my husband and I travel. We rotate the responsibility to accommodate her. However, we also like to travel as a family. Mom will not get on a plane and I will not put her through that.
Where would be a safe place such a daycare for her? Any ideas from someone who has experienced similar situation. Please post your responses.
Thanks, again.
My department on the aging faxed me a complete list of agencies and programs for the state.( contact the social worker from your hospital for the correct numbers to call. She has made 3 visits to our house!) You should be able to do the same thing. Also, the best defense is your family DR or your elder's DR. He got me visiting nurse for the summer and it has been a Godsend!!! Did you know that every time you have a change in your physical condition: example -a fall, high blood pressure, edema, your elder qualifies for services all over again? My mom fell at Christmas and she got a home health worker, physical therapy and occupation therapy along with the visiting nurse for over 3 weeks. She did not have to go to the hospital to qualify. Every little bit helps.
Good luck.
Linda
Have a nice day.
Jennet
This site has helped me so much as well. Keep me posted.
Linda
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