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Which best describes their mobility?
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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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Can he afford to pay you? That is how most family members get paid for their caregiving.
Your state may offer some minimal hours with minimal pay, as molly stated contact your local area on aging and they can assist you in finding what is available where you are.
They will not pay anything near a 40 hour week in most areas, I don't think it is a replacement for a regular paycheck.
If your dad needs a ton of help, I would also ask them about getting an assessment done and see if it's possible that he needs a village at this point.
It's commendable when people want to care for their parents, but sometimes it's just not realistic and a facility is the best option in a bad situation. You can not give up your security and future to keep him in home. If you can afford it and have support in all things, then it could be a viable option. Please look closely at the reality and never promise him you won't move him.
In my state, you can’t get paid unless the person you’re caring for pays you. Under certain qualifications, the state will send in a professional caregiver for around 4-6 hours a day. You need to check with your local Council on Aging to see what is available for your situation.
Cauthornee, I see from your profile that your Dad is still quite young being 73 years old. And that your Dad has hearing and vision problems plus had a stroke. What physical care does your Dad need? Has Dad had physical therapy for his stroke? What are his limitations?
Curious if Dad can remain at home on his own if he is mobile around the house. If yes, then you should be able to work full-time. Even those of us who work full time and help care of love ones spend our weekends doing grocery shopping and laundry/cleaning. I know, not enough hours in a day :(
As for doctor appointments, I remember using up my work vacation and sick days for going to the doctor with my parents who were in their 90's. Eventually I realized that my parents didn't need to go to the doctor quite that much. I was able to stretch out the time between appointments. Plus I was getting to a point of hating to drive, being a senior myself :P
Is there an adult day care in your area? Either County run or church run. If your Dad likes being around people closer to his own age, he may enjoy going there. Yes, I realize your Dad has hearing and vision issues. But it is worth a try.
There's a lot to think about. As the other writers had mention, see what is available in your County for seniors.
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.
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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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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.
Your state may offer some minimal hours with minimal pay, as molly stated contact your local area on aging and they can assist you in finding what is available where you are.
They will not pay anything near a 40 hour week in most areas, I don't think it is a replacement for a regular paycheck.
If your dad needs a ton of help, I would also ask them about getting an assessment done and see if it's possible that he needs a village at this point.
It's commendable when people want to care for their parents, but sometimes it's just not realistic and a facility is the best option in a bad situation. You can not give up your security and future to keep him in home. If you can afford it and have support in all things, then it could be a viable option. Please look closely at the reality and never promise him you won't move him.
Best of luck.
Curious if Dad can remain at home on his own if he is mobile around the house. If yes, then you should be able to work full-time. Even those of us who work full time and help care of love ones spend our weekends doing grocery shopping and laundry/cleaning. I know, not enough hours in a day :(
As for doctor appointments, I remember using up my work vacation and sick days for going to the doctor with my parents who were in their 90's. Eventually I realized that my parents didn't need to go to the doctor quite that much. I was able to stretch out the time between appointments. Plus I was getting to a point of hating to drive, being a senior myself :P
Is there an adult day care in your area? Either County run or church run. If your Dad likes being around people closer to his own age, he may enjoy going there. Yes, I realize your Dad has hearing and vision issues. But it is worth a try.
There's a lot to think about. As the other writers had mention, see what is available in your County for seniors.