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I think more information would be helpful
If you looking for information, I did some care giving, for an agency. And I think a lot of it has to do with the personality of your loved one and do they fit.
I was sent to this wonderful man's house once, but his wife didn't like me at all. We finally figured out she was jealous. They started sending younger girls there, because she didn't like someone in her 50s in her house, the younger ones where not a threat to her. Not that I was a threat, but in her mind I was.
Some good people just don't fit in your loved ones world.
This would definitely be a deal breaker for me. I would never use this agency again. They left a vulnerable senior without any help.
Did they explain why the aide left early? Was it a family emergency or something? Why didn’t they send a replacement? How long was your mom left alone?
Every Sr Helper's are different. We are in the Twin Cities and my mom has a caregiver to help with showering three times a week. She really likes her. The owner has been very helpful and we just started having someone come in the morning for a couple hours too. I think finding the right fit is important and that may take awhile.
Yes I had a care giver break an expencive vase. She sent me a text "I did not break your vase". When she arrived I shoed her the chipped vase. She then said "I did not break it . I chiped it. The vase is now worthless.
We utilized Senior Helpers in Northern California. Was very easy to set up, they handled all paperwork and billed VA directly. Unfortunately, my father was pretty racist and it was difficult to find someone he could connect with. But I had a positive experience!
I just started using Senior Helpers. I’m sure each one is different but so far I’m disappointed. One of the reasons I went with them is it says on the website they have dementia training, Senior Gems. I asked the helper they sent about her experience with dementia and she said she hasn’t had any. Her clients haven’t had it. She is 22 and has been with the company two years. Ok, I think she seems caring with my Mom. Her first day she is 20 minutes late. I’m upset already nervous about my Mom just moving in and how this is all going to work. Now I’m late for work. I stress to her she needs to be on time in the morning and when I get home I let her know again it’s important she is on time. I tell her I was late and have a patient at 8, that will now have to wait. I email her boss. I’m told he will talk to her about being on time. Second day she is 15 minutes late. I’m again late for work, what should I do?
I would tell the supervisor that you can't have this and that the next person will have you going with another company (Visiting Angels?) or outside of an agency. This is completely unacceptable. Of course we well know what is afoot here. Poor pay with the agency getting a lot of what you pay per hour. But that's a whole lot of lying about the experience thing!
Senior Helpers are unreliable and I have only have old infirmed helpers. One even had her own HHA. In last 6 weeks 8 new HHA didn't cover 4 plus shifts and filled 4 at half time, She had to go to PT. Uber had to get them here. Staff is not concerned about this. Today they sent HHA somewhere else. Lacks continuity.
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").
B.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
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.
I think more information would be helpful
If you looking for information, I did some care giving, for an agency.
And I think a lot of it has to do with the personality of your loved one and do they fit.
I was sent to this wonderful man's house once, but his wife didn't like me at all. We finally figured out she was jealous. They started sending younger girls there, because she didn't like someone in her 50s in her house, the younger ones where not a threat to her. Not that I was a threat, but in her mind I was.
Some good people just don't fit in your loved ones world.
Good luck in this very difficult journey
Did they explain why the aide left early? Was it a family emergency or something? Why didn’t they send a replacement? How long was your mom left alone?
She sent me a text "I did not break your vase".
When she arrived I shoed her the chipped vase.
She then said "I did not break it . I chiped it.
The vase is now worthless.
Of course we well know what is afoot here. Poor pay with the agency getting a lot of what you pay per hour.
But that's a whole lot of lying about the experience thing!
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