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"Got agitated" is a bit vague. Could range from declined to interact with the nurse so that she couldn't do the assessment, to started banging his head against a wall, to tried to throttle her. What was your opinion of how the nurse behaved towards him? - was she unsuccessful in calming him, or did she not even try?
What feedback did the facility give you? If they couldn't do the assessment, they can't admit him as a resident. Were they proposing another appointment or refusing him outright?
Well, I think that you dodged a bullet with that one.
ANY memory care facility that will not accept a person that gets agitated is not really a memory care facility.
You are going to have to find a facility that actually works with Alzheimer's and dementia, not just a warehouse type place that only wants compliant, well behaved residents.
Have you checked into board and care homes? Some are very good with difficult people and they have a better patient to staff ratio.
I know that you feel overwhelmed because of this, but step back, take a deep breath and start looking for a facility that can deal with any behaviors. You know more now, use that knowledge to ask your questions and make your decision based on what you know today.
There has to be more than 1 Memory Care Facility in your area. And what did he do ? what did the nurse do to agitate him and what did the nurse do to calm and reassure him? I would imagine if you went there for a visit, tour and you were sitting in an office and the nurse was trying to ask him questions he was tired, confused and just ready to leave. The longer the questioning went on the more anxious he would have become. I completely understand his side of this. (when my Husband wanted to leave someplace there was nothing that would get him to change his mind!) I suggest you either ask for another appointment or schedule an appointment at another facility. Go at the time of day that is best for him. If he is on medication to calm him make sure you give it to him before you leave the house. And if there is a place he likes to go schedule that after. (my Husband would have been fine if I told him we were going to get something to eat after). Also if this evaluation was being done in a closed office ask if it can be done someplace more open so he is not confined.
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.
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"Got agitated" is a bit vague. Could range from declined to interact with the nurse so that she couldn't do the assessment, to started banging his head against a wall, to tried to throttle her. What was your opinion of how the nurse behaved towards him? - was she unsuccessful in calming him, or did she not even try?
What feedback did the facility give you? If they couldn't do the assessment, they can't admit him as a resident. Were they proposing another appointment or refusing him outright?
ANY memory care facility that will not accept a person that gets agitated is not really a memory care facility.
You are going to have to find a facility that actually works with Alzheimer's and dementia, not just a warehouse type place that only wants compliant, well behaved residents.
Have you checked into board and care homes? Some are very good with difficult people and they have a better patient to staff ratio.
I know that you feel overwhelmed because of this, but step back, take a deep breath and start looking for a facility that can deal with any behaviors. You know more now, use that knowledge to ask your questions and make your decision based on what you know today.
Good points as well as advice especially about finding a memory care facility that is specifically for those with Alzheimer's/dementia!
And what did he do ? what did the nurse do to agitate him and what did the nurse do to calm and reassure him?
I would imagine if you went there for a visit, tour and you were sitting in an office and the nurse was trying to ask him questions he was tired, confused and just ready to leave. The longer the questioning went on the more anxious he would have become. I completely understand his side of this. (when my Husband wanted to leave someplace there was nothing that would get him to change his mind!)
I suggest you either ask for another appointment or schedule an appointment at another facility. Go at the time of day that is best for him. If he is on medication to calm him make sure you give it to him before you leave the house. And if there is a place he likes to go schedule that after. (my Husband would have been fine if I told him we were going to get something to eat after).
Also if this evaluation was being done in a closed office ask if it can be done someplace more open so he is not confined.