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When I took over my mom’s care more than ten years ago, she had virtually quit trying to socialize, depending on whether she was having a “good day“ or not.
What she she meant was whether she was having diarrhea or nausea/vomiting and our family quit inviting her anywhere.
I made it my mission for her to find out. What I found was that her metformin doesn’t claim any side effects but 100’s of folks claimed uncontrollable diarrhea when taking the generic version. Some said they had gone back to old name brand rx and had no problem with diarrhea again.
Her insurance company required the pharmacy to use generics where possible so I got her doc to try a different medication. He ordered one that even now costs an arm and a leg, but I get them from Canada.
It costs my mom same as her copay would but since the insurance doesn’t have to pay thousands more on their end, it doesn’t run her into the “donut hole.”
As for the nausea and vomiting, I blamed the Vicodin she was prescribed after hip surgery ten years before I came on board.
Shes 92 now and she’s mentally alert, mostly, but she’s very weak from inactivity that feeling sick caused so many years ago.
She only got off the vicodin a few months ago after being admitted to the hospital for severe constipation. Another side effect of Vicodin.
Im just saying that it’s true we have to watch out ourselves. I am not otherwise employed or I would not have had the time to do this research.
If something doesnt seem right right in their behavior, we need to follow our instincts to find out why.
I dont fault the doctor so much as I’ve seen my mom ask, “Isn’t there a pill I can take?” She also didn’t understand the pain charts and always claimed to have the worst pain, not hearing correctly how the chart measured.
My opinion is that every person is unique. Medications may react differently than expected causing symptoms which disappear when drugs are discontinued. However the disease processes don’t go away. A respite of apparent well being may occur, but it is most likely temporary and the length is unpredictable.
When Hospice is called in, they remove all medications that are preventatives. Almost all patients will have an uptick in their health. It is temporary.
Someone else here mentioned Metformin. The side effects in some people can be debilitating and deadly.
My grandfather lived four more years after I took him out of nursing care.
Regarding hospice, they may or may not stop medications thought to control an illness, but they typically up the dosages of deadly meds like morphine or fetanyl.
I think very ill patients are easier for hospice or nursing home workers to care for if they are drugged into submission.
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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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.
What she she meant was whether she was having diarrhea or nausea/vomiting and our family quit inviting her anywhere.
I made it my mission for her to find out. What I found was that her metformin doesn’t claim any side effects but 100’s of folks claimed uncontrollable diarrhea when taking the generic version. Some said they had gone back to old name brand rx and had no problem with diarrhea again.
Her insurance company required the pharmacy to use generics where possible so I got her doc to try a different medication. He ordered one that even now costs an arm and a leg, but I get them from Canada.
It costs my mom same as her copay would but since the insurance doesn’t have to pay thousands more on their end, it doesn’t run her into the “donut hole.”
As for the nausea and vomiting, I blamed the Vicodin she was prescribed after hip surgery ten years before I came on board.
Shes 92 now and she’s mentally alert, mostly, but she’s very weak from inactivity that feeling sick caused so many years ago.
She only got off the vicodin a few months ago after being admitted to the hospital for severe constipation. Another side effect of Vicodin.
Im just saying that it’s true we have to watch out ourselves. I am not otherwise employed or I would not have had the time to do this research.
If something doesnt seem right right in their behavior, we need to follow our instincts to find out why.
I dont fault the doctor so much as I’ve seen my mom ask, “Isn’t there a pill I can take?” She also didn’t understand the pain charts and always claimed to have the worst pain, not hearing correctly how the chart measured.
Someone else here mentioned Metformin. The side effects in some people can be debilitating and deadly.
My grandfather lived four more years after I took him out of nursing care.
Regarding hospice, they may or may not stop medications thought to control an illness, but they typically up the dosages of deadly meds like morphine or fetanyl.
I think very ill patients are easier for hospice or nursing home workers to care for if they are drugged into submission.