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Have you called Council on Aging? There is a waiting list. They will do an assessment of the situation. They will help with bathing, preparation of meals, light housekeeping, rides to and from doctor appointments and so on. It isn’t a whole lot of hours.
Medicare pays for home health which pays for an aide to help. Can you ask your father’s doctor to order home health?
Home health, being paid by Medicare, only comes in when the person has been hospitalized or discharged from rehab. Once the rehab needed is done or the care needed is no longer needed because the person has healed, lets say woundcare, the person is discharged. Medicare nor Medicaid pays for "sitters" they pay for aides.
If the elderly person needs help in any way, like with bathing, pill planners, dressing...then maybe Medicaid would help. The person would need to be low income. Medicaid would come an assess. Then determine how many hours are needed. Same with Office of Aging. They provide aids but not "sitters" unless there are volunteers that will do this.
Was this person active in a Church? Maybe call the office and see if there are members who volunteer to sit with people.
My mom had home health before and after rehab that was paid for. Mom has Medicare plus Humana Gold Plus insurance which does pick up some of the cost.
It all depends on the particular circumstances. My mom’s home health was ordered by her doctor for various legitimate reasons. Home health helps so much.
The problem comes afterwards when the physical and occupational therapists are done and they leave instructions to continue to do the exercises. Most times they don’t stick with it. It’s a challenge.
You’re right, JoAnn. They do handle wound care too. Mom had a sore from sitting in her recliner all day. The nurse assigned to home health was fantastic. She did a wonderful job in treating it and also gave terrific advice on preventing future wounds.
I would strongly suggest that you ask about your doctor to order home health. They will tell you if your dad meets the criteria or does not meet it.
Every single time I inquired about it, my mom met the criteria and home health does a world of good. Sometimes the doctor asked if mom wanted it. Other times, I brought it up. If Medicare will not cover it they will let you know.
My mom has had home health several times. The last time she went was several months ago in October.
She moved in with my brother and she was once again approved for home health and participated in the program at his house so it’s worth inquiring about.
A good doctor wants to hear what their patients are experiencing. Communication is key. You must fill them in on what is going on. Are you his medical power of attorney? I was for my mom. That is important to do if you are involved in your dad’s care.
Home health provides excellent health care in my area. I see you are in Morgan City. We are completely satisfied with Ochsner doctors in our community. They have a great home health program in place.
I just looked online and it looks like Ochsner serves St. Mary’s parish. Is your dad’s doctor affiliated with Ochsner?
Text me if you like and I will fill you in. I was the primary hands on caregiver for my mom here in Louisiana for 15 years so I have experience with this and I understand what you are going through. It’s hard. I am so sorry that your dad is struggling with these issues.
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.
I live in Louisiana too! New Orleans here.
Have you called Council on Aging? There is a waiting list. They will do an assessment of the situation. They will help with bathing, preparation of meals, light housekeeping, rides to and from doctor appointments and so on. It isn’t a whole lot of hours.
Medicare pays for home health which pays for an aide to help. Can you ask your father’s doctor to order home health?
Best wishes to you and your dad.
If the elderly person needs help in any way, like with bathing, pill planners, dressing...then maybe Medicaid would help. The person would need to be low income. Medicaid would come an assess. Then determine how many hours are needed. Same with Office of Aging. They provide aids but not "sitters" unless there are volunteers that will do this.
Was this person active in a Church? Maybe call the office and see if there are members who volunteer to sit with people.
It all depends on the particular circumstances. My mom’s home health was ordered by her doctor for various legitimate reasons. Home health helps so much.
The problem comes afterwards when the physical and occupational therapists are done and they leave instructions to continue to do the exercises. Most times they don’t stick with it. It’s a challenge.
You’re right, JoAnn. They do handle wound care too. Mom had a sore from sitting in her recliner all day. The nurse assigned to home health was fantastic. She did a wonderful job in treating it and also gave terrific advice on preventing future wounds.
Every single time I inquired about it, my mom met the criteria and home health does a world of good. Sometimes the doctor asked if mom wanted it. Other times, I brought it up. If Medicare will not cover it they will let you know.
My mom has had home health several times. The last time she went was several months ago in October.
She moved in with my brother and she was once again approved for home health and participated in the program at his house so it’s worth inquiring about.
A good doctor wants to hear what their patients are experiencing. Communication is key. You must fill them in on what is going on. Are you his medical power of attorney? I was for my mom. That is important to do if you are involved in your dad’s care.
Home health provides excellent health care in my area. I see you are in Morgan City. We are completely satisfied with Ochsner doctors in our community. They have a great home health program in place.
I just looked online and it looks like Ochsner serves St. Mary’s parish. Is your dad’s doctor affiliated with Ochsner?
Text me if you like and I will fill you in. I was the primary hands on caregiver for my mom here in Louisiana for 15 years so I have experience with this and I understand what you are going through. It’s hard. I am so sorry that your dad is struggling with these issues.