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Eddie, do you live alone? There are modifications that can be made to a bathroom other than installing a walk in bathtub.
You can install grab bars at key locations, have someone help you get into the tub, noting where you reach and install bars at those locations. Avoid the suction cup ones in favor of the ones that screw securely onto the wall.
Put a shower chair in your tub to sit on. A good one extends outside of the tub and allows you to "skootch" over lifting the legs one at a time over the edge of the tub. Also you should have a hand held shower massage head that is on an adjustable bar so that you can reach it sitting down.
If you can afford it, hiring a bath aide is advised. If you are a veteran, contact the VA to see what might be available for you.
What does your doctor say about your health issues? It isn't necessarily normal to ache and fall down. You may have a need for medication that will ease some of the symptoms.
Now is the time to choose someone (usually, but not limited to a family member) to hold your Power of Attorney for financial and health. That person will act on your behalf, making decisions when you can't. You might want to consult with a lawyer or legal aid. You will need a will if you don't have one, and a Living Will, which is different.
If you are finding it hard to live alone, and you would like more assistance, you might consider moving to an Independent Living facility or an Assisted Living facility.
If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Sometimes it gets slow around here and you might not get an immediate response, but we all are here to share and help where we can.
In order to get the welfare office to pay anything towards your care, you must meet their income guidelines, key in these is no more than $2,000 money in the bank. Very few people are that broke. It may be more to your advantage to budget for your needs starting right now--cancel the cable bill, skip the big screen TV, etc and put your physical needs first.
Is your mom on Medicaid, or eligible to apply for it? The Elderly Waiver portion of Medicaid (for people who are still at home) covers some home modification.
We absolutely love our walk-in tub. They are expensive though!
eddieg, please start your question as a *new* question so that others can see it as it doesn't sound like it is related to the subject of a walk-in tub.
Ok, eddieg, I now see your third answer about a walk-in tub. I really doubt there is any government program that will help a homeowner totally pay to remodel their bathroom at the taxpayer expense.
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:
A.
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.
F.
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.
You can install grab bars at key locations, have someone help you get into the tub, noting where you reach and install bars at those locations. Avoid the suction cup ones in favor of the ones that screw securely onto the wall.
Put a shower chair in your tub to sit on. A good one extends outside of the tub and allows you to "skootch" over lifting the legs one at a time over the edge of the tub. Also you should have a hand held shower massage head that is on an adjustable bar so that you can reach it sitting down.
If you can afford it, hiring a bath aide is advised. If you are a veteran, contact the VA to see what might be available for you.
What does your doctor say about your health issues? It isn't necessarily normal to ache and fall down. You may have a need for medication that will ease some of the symptoms.
Now is the time to choose someone (usually, but not limited to a family member) to hold your Power of Attorney for financial and health. That person will act on your behalf, making decisions when you can't. You might want to consult with a lawyer or legal aid. You will need a will if you don't have one, and a Living Will, which is different.
If you are finding it hard to live alone, and you would like more assistance, you might consider moving to an Independent Living facility or an Assisted Living facility.
If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Sometimes it gets slow around here and you might not get an immediate response, but we all are here to share and help where we can.
We absolutely love our walk-in tub. They are expensive though!
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