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Is Edythe of sound mind? Is she responsible for herself? If so Edythe has to call a cab or other Ride Share and get a ride to the doctors office. If she is going to different doctors 3 times a week that is a lot for anyone and the visits should be consolidated so that she only has to go out 1 time. The doctors can share information. Some of the visits might be able to be done with or by a Visiting Nurse. She can ask her doctors office about it.
Grocery shopping can be done on line and food can be delivered.
If Edyth is not of sound mind and can not care for herself without your help then her relatives should be contacted and informed that she can not manage on her own. You can contact APS and express your concerns that she is not going to be cared for and that she is a vulnerable senior. You could contact (or help her contact) the local Area Agency on Aging and see what services she may qualify for.
The important thing for you to remember is YOU are NOT responsible for her. As a friend you can only do so much. Do not harm yourself trying to care for her.
Call your County Office of Aging. They usually have buses for this reason. I suggest if Edythe has money she place herself in a nice Assisted Living. Her needs will only increase and she needs to understand u can't do it anymore.
Yes, I agree the doctor visits are a little much. I cut my Moms visits down. Her PCP was having her come back every two months. She was only taking Cholesterol and blood pressure meds. Law only said she had to see her dr every 6 months for refills. I only took her when she was sick or needed refills. Her specialists, once she was stable, I cut them down to 6 months to a year. Does she have heart problems where she is taking a blood thinner that needs checking. Even so, I think thats once a month.
Thanks for the info on cutting down on doctor visits. Unfortunately, Edythe has macular degeneration and must see her eye doctor every 6 to 8 weeks. But we're cutting back on the other doctors/dentists.
Contact your local department of transportation and get the application for the paratransit. This will give her discounted to free rides to and from wherever she wants to go.
They must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and she will have to be dropped off and wait for them to come pick her up.
You say she has MD and needs to see the doctor every 6 to 8 weeks, how does that translate into 3 appointments a week?
Edythe, you can get food delivered through Meals on Wheels. Contact your local senior center for information on how to enroll. You'll get a daily meal, double for holidays, but I'm not sure about second or third daily meals.
Is Edythe able to microwave meals? If so, you could stock up on microwavable foods (rising in cost rapidly in our area), so she (or you????) can address those meals.
As to doctor appointments, I would agree that 3x weekly is too much, physically and mentally. Anyone at that age needs some down time, and rest. But doctors will often schedule regularly to keep on top of an elder's changing situation.
Following on what RealyReal suggested, if you also have an independent transit authority (as we do in my area), they're also appropriate for arranging small bus transit. In addition, my father's community's Senior Center contracted for 1, then a second, small bus, to serve the community.
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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If so Edythe has to call a cab or other Ride Share and get a ride to the doctors office.
If she is going to different doctors 3 times a week that is a lot for anyone and the visits should be consolidated so that she only has to go out 1 time. The doctors can share information. Some of the visits might be able to be done with or by a Visiting Nurse. She can ask her doctors office about it.
Grocery shopping can be done on line and food can be delivered.
If Edyth is not of sound mind and can not care for herself without your help then her relatives should be contacted and informed that she can not manage on her own.
You can contact APS and express your concerns that she is not going to be cared for and that she is a vulnerable senior.
You could contact (or help her contact) the local Area Agency on Aging and see what services she may qualify for.
The important thing for you to remember is YOU are NOT responsible for her.
As a friend you can only do so much. Do not harm yourself trying to care for her.
Yes, I agree the doctor visits are a little much. I cut my Moms visits down. Her PCP was having her come back every two months. She was only taking Cholesterol and blood pressure meds. Law only said she had to see her dr every 6 months for refills. I only took her when she was sick or needed refills. Her specialists, once she was stable, I cut them down to 6 months to a year. Does she have heart problems where she is taking a blood thinner that needs checking. Even so, I think thats once a month.
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They must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and she will have to be dropped off and wait for them to come pick her up.
You say she has MD and needs to see the doctor every 6 to 8 weeks, how does that translate into 3 appointments a week?
Is Edythe able to microwave meals? If so, you could stock up on microwavable foods (rising in cost rapidly in our area), so she (or you????) can address those meals.
As to doctor appointments, I would agree that 3x weekly is too much, physically and mentally. Anyone at that age needs some down time, and rest. But doctors will often schedule regularly to keep on top of an elder's changing situation.
Following on what RealyReal suggested, if you also have an independent transit authority (as we do in my area), they're also appropriate for arranging small bus transit. In addition, my father's community's Senior Center contracted for 1, then a second, small bus, to serve the community.