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I feel like I cannot do anything I used to. I feel useless. Cannot vacuum a lot take shower once a week, it’s a lot of work. Tired of no one checking on me unless I call.
Why not consider AL? At least you'll be around others and there is help available. Some good ones even have Activity Directors, busses, events, etc.
I agree that you should get your depression checked if you havent' done that already. It's very very common for elders to need medication. My Mom, who barely wanted to take aspirin, asked for something to help when she started feeling weepy in the morning. She knew it wasn't normal for her. The lowest dose of Lexapro helped her a lot. No shame in needing this kind of help. You're in a giant club.
Paying for in-home is also an option but since you seem to be operating on your own you should know that it can be a merry-go-round of aids until you "gel" with the right one and then hope they stick around. It's also very expensive to hire through an agency -- which I highly recommend. They take care of background checks and finding subs. They also have the proper insurance, conduct standards and accountability for aids, should something happen. They can train aids, as well.
Please see an elder law attorney to get your legal ducks in a row. You will absotely need a medical and financial legal representative as your abilities decline. It might have to be a lawyer, or a pre-chosen legal guardian.
I wish you all the best as you prep for the coming years so they can be peaceful and pleasant.
You put your post under "Depression" so I hope you're getting help with that, as that most certainly can make one not want to do much. But to answer your question, you know it's time to either hire in-home help or look into moving into an assisted living facility when it's getting too difficult for you to do "normal" activities like cleaning your house and yourself. I wish you well in finding the help you need.
Do you have physical problems making it difficult to do things at home ? Or is it depression the only reason you can’t do things ? Have you seen a doctor to be treated for depression? Can you afford to hire help ? Could you afford , or would consider assistant living , where you would have staff checking on you , as well as housekeeping, meals prepared , activities and socialization with other residents ?
You can call your local County Area Agency of Aging to have a social worker come to your home and determine your needs and help you navigate getting the help you need .
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.
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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.
I agree that you should get your depression checked if you havent' done that already. It's very very common for elders to need medication. My Mom, who barely wanted to take aspirin, asked for something to help when she started feeling weepy in the morning. She knew it wasn't normal for her. The lowest dose of Lexapro helped her a lot. No shame in needing this kind of help. You're in a giant club.
Paying for in-home is also an option but since you seem to be operating on your own you should know that it can be a merry-go-round of aids until you "gel" with the right one and then hope they stick around. It's also very expensive to hire through an agency -- which I highly recommend. They take care of background checks and finding subs. They also have the proper insurance, conduct standards and accountability for aids, should something happen. They can train aids, as well.
Please see an elder law attorney to get your legal ducks in a row. You will absotely need a medical and financial legal representative as your abilities decline. It might have to be a lawyer, or a pre-chosen legal guardian.
I wish you all the best as you prep for the coming years so they can be peaceful and pleasant.
But to answer your question, you know it's time to either hire in-home help or look into moving into an assisted living facility when it's getting too difficult for you to do "normal" activities like cleaning your house and yourself.
I wish you well in finding the help you need.
Have you seen a doctor to be treated for depression?
Can you afford to hire help ?
Could you afford , or would consider assistant living , where you would have staff checking on you , as well as housekeeping, meals prepared , activities and socialization with other residents ?
You can call your local County Area Agency of Aging to have a social worker come to your home and determine your needs and help you navigate getting the help you need .