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Daisy, can you tell us more? Where are you living? Are you on disability? What are the sources of your income? Who has been helping you before now? Why has that stopped?
We'll need a little more information in order to make suggestions.
Within the past year I've had heart bypass surgery and had 2 veins from each of my legs used. Since then my legs and feet keep swelling so much that my diabetic shoes can't be worn. I've recently been in the ER at Rhode Island hospital where my doctors' are. They had since sent me to a rehab at Somerset Ridge Center in Somerset Ma so that I may get stronger. Well it doesn't seem to be getting better, stronger. I can't hold my bodily functions and need help with preparing my food, meds, and laundry-can't climb stairs to basement(washer/dryer). I'm in Swansea Ma renting a room, collecting SSDI, 65 yrs old, single. Please i need to get something, I don't have any living family, only child.
Daisy, you need to tell your doctors today, right now, that you need home care ASAP. They can arrange for home health monitoring and care. You can also call the local Area Agency on Aging or do an online search for home care agencies to help with the nonmedical aspects, such as laundry.
Also ask the AAA how to contact the local Meals on Wheels; for a nominal cost they can bring meals to you 5 days a week, and provide a few extra for the weekend if that's part of the specific program in your area.
Does the landlord of the home in which you're renting know of your limitations? Have you discussed with him/her if there's any help available for you?
I'm not familiar with the intricacies of SSDI, but if you have a caseworker, contact him or her.
DaisyDukey, I am confused by your profile. It says that you are taking care of someone who lives in Assisted Living who has Alzheimer's/Dementia. Is this another person, or are you referring to yourself?
Hello Ms. A., TALK TO YOUR LANDLORD NOW! This minute, ask for help. Yes, from the landlord. Plan B: Call the police department, NOT 911, but the regular police dept. and explain your situation. They should know what to do, since this is an emergency. Plan C: You must have ONE LOCAL FRIEND...........call!!! Plan D. Call the Agency on Aging.........
Plan E. Call the Rehab place in MA, where you were seen last and tell them what is happening to you. PLEASE PLEASE do not let it go past TODAY! And please tell us what happens.
Do you have a question, concern or general feedback about the care you or a loved one received at the hospital? Please call our patient liaison office at 401-444-5817 to speak to a patient representative. Patient representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If your concern is urgent and outside of business hours, please call 401-444-4000 to reach the nursing supervisor on call.
Mulata88, I was wondering how someone who can't take care of themselves, such as feeding, taking meds, etc. can type on a computer/Smartphone with no problems, excellent grammar, etc. And have a sense of humor with the screen name :)
I don't know if this person was pretending to be the patient or not. We have seen similar postings like this a couple of months ago.
Wow, you guys sure are suspicious. Why would you assume that someone who can't get up and down stairs to do her own laundry can't have a witty sense of humor? A person who can't get a meal together can't type on a computer?
I recall how useless I felt when I had undiagnosed diabetes. I had a neighbor go to the store for me to pick up something ready-made that I could eat. I could barely get dressed. Walking any distance was a challenge. But I could still type on the computer and kept interested people updated on my health.
So I don't automatically assume a person having extreme health problems loses her ability to type coherently and must necessarily have her grammar and wit dessert her.
Ok, maybe this is a hoax, spoof, troll -- not genuine post. Maybe. But I think it would be a lot better to take posts seriously and answer sincerely. Even if the poster isn't genuine there might be someone else who would benefit for serious replies.
I just don't have time for troll-detecting. I'll take posts at face value. I don't worry about looking foolish.
What happens with me is that I truly worry about the person posting an issue with urgency and desperation, and days go by and no reply. I try to get practical useful and quick answers to posts that I am reading. Like with everything else, "taking it with a grain of salt".
Well the way I look at it if someone feels the need to go on an aging care forum and make up a story because they need some kind of attention thats more sad than anything else.
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.
We'll need a little more information in order to make suggestions.
Also ask the AAA how to contact the local Meals on Wheels; for a nominal cost they can bring meals to you 5 days a week, and provide a few extra for the weekend if that's part of the specific program in your area.
Does the landlord of the home in which you're renting know of your limitations? Have you discussed with him/her if there's any help available for you?
I'm not familiar with the intricacies of SSDI, but if you have a caseworker, contact him or her.
In rehab?
TALK
TO
YOUR
LANDLORD NOW! This minute, ask for help. Yes, from the landlord.
Plan B:
Call the police department, NOT 911, but the regular police dept. and explain your situation. They should know what to do, since this is an emergency.
Plan C:
You must have ONE LOCAL FRIEND...........call!!!
Plan D. Call the Agency on Aging.........
Plan E. Call the Rehab place in MA, where you were seen last and tell them what is happening to you.
PLEASE PLEASE do not let it go past TODAY! And please tell us what happens.
M88
This should help you:
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Do you have a question, concern or general feedback about the care you or a loved one received at the hospital? Please call our patient liaison office at 401-444-5817 to speak to a patient representative. Patient representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If your concern is urgent and outside of business hours, please call 401-444-4000 to reach the nursing supervisor on call.
M88
What happened?
M88
I don't know if this person was pretending to be the patient or not. We have seen similar postings like this a couple of months ago.
Hope Daisy can come back to clarify.
I recall how useless I felt when I had undiagnosed diabetes. I had a neighbor go to the store for me to pick up something ready-made that I could eat. I could barely get dressed. Walking any distance was a challenge. But I could still type on the computer and kept interested people updated on my health.
So I don't automatically assume a person having extreme health problems loses her ability to type coherently and must necessarily have her grammar and wit dessert her.
Ok, maybe this is a hoax, spoof, troll -- not genuine post. Maybe. But I think it would be a lot better to take posts seriously and answer sincerely. Even if the poster isn't genuine there might be someone else who would benefit for serious replies.
I just don't have time for troll-detecting. I'll take posts at face value. I don't worry about looking foolish.
I try to get practical useful and quick answers to posts that
I am reading.
Like with everything else, "taking it with a grain of salt".
M88