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She can't lift her hands over her head. I’m looking for 2 hours in morning and 2 hours at night. All of the organizations have a min of at least 3 hours per visit and are too expensive at $30 per hour to sustain long term home care
Could she be showered and cleaned in the mornings and her clothes be changed out to gowns or such that fasten in the front? She could go all day in one and then change the next morning? CG could do light housekeeping and pill management (if allowed) in the 4 hr time frame.
Most CG companies will charge for 4 hrs whether the CG is there for 20 minutes or the full 4 hrs.
If you can't find gowns that open in the front, ask around to find a seamstress that could make something that would work. I sew all the time and made daddy 'hospital gowns' when he was at the EOL with Parkinson's. I found a simple pattern and adapted it to his height, etc. He felt better in 'real clothes'. His tied in the back, but these could be easily adapted to your mom's needs. If I were making these for a LO, I would put a zipper in the front that would run most the length of the gown.
Using lovely fabrics that feel good next to the skin and pretty, age appropriate patterns would maybe lift her spirits a little. (I'm remembering that mother bought Mickey Mouse material for dad's gown and he HATED it.)
Theresa if your Mom has original Medicare for insurance, ask her doctor to order Home Health for her as she is homebound with mobility issues. Tell the doctor she needs a physical therapy evaluation. They can set up her pill box, check her vitals and send a bathing aide a few times a week. The aide will change her and can help with changing her bed linens. It’s not daily help but it is some help you don’t have now. Call the area agency on aging to see what services may be available.
I found a PSW that advertised herself on a nanny/caregiving website. Since she only wanted part time hours, she’s just charging $20/hr. Try googling senior care in your area and see what comes up. Just remember to ask for that criminal background check, and references.
Good luck with that 🤔 Getting dressed doesn't take more than 15 minutes, what are her other needs?? If the only thing you really need daily is assistance dressing then it would be much more cost effective to buy new adaptive clothing that she can handle on her own .
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").
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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.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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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.
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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.
Most CG companies will charge for 4 hrs whether the CG is there for 20 minutes or the full 4 hrs.
If you can't find gowns that open in the front, ask around to find a seamstress that could make something that would work. I sew all the time and made daddy 'hospital gowns' when he was at the EOL with Parkinson's. I found a simple pattern and adapted it to his height, etc. He felt better in 'real clothes'. His tied in the back, but these could be easily adapted to your mom's needs. If I were making these for a LO, I would put a zipper in the front that would run most the length of the gown.
Using lovely fabrics that feel good next to the skin and pretty, age appropriate patterns would maybe lift her spirits a little. (I'm remembering that mother bought Mickey Mouse material for dad's gown and he HATED it.)
Call the area agency on aging to see what services may be available.
Getting dressed doesn't take more than 15 minutes, what are her other needs?? If the only thing you really need daily is assistance dressing then it would be much more cost effective to buy new adaptive clothing that she can handle on her own .