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Many on this forum can totally relate to your struggle. You are young and caregiving is a huge undertaking. It would help if you could provide a little more information though...
How old is your mom? Are you saying you've gone with her to the doc and her cognative tests don't indicate dementia, yet she shows symptoms? Are you saying your mom is telling you she went to the doctor by herself and that she "passed" the cognitive tests, but you believe she's not being honest with you?
Thought: Urinary Tract Infections are extremely common in elderly females and often the symptoms are not recognized by the sufferer. Untreated UTIs can also cause mental symptoms, like delusions, confusion, forgetfulness, etc. They can be easily treated with antibiotics and your mom's symptoms will disappear. The first thing you should do is go with your mom and have her checked for a UTI. Then, while you are there with her, pass the doc a private note and ask him/her to do a cognitive test. They will do it, they do it all the time discretely for family members. This will help you understand what it going on with her.
Really important question: has your mom given you Durable Power of Attorney so that you can legally be her medical and financial helper? If you are going to be providing any caregiving to her if she does have some dementia, then you will definitely need this authority. You can get the correct documents for your state online like at Legalzoom.com or other sites, or you can search for an attorney who specializes in elder law and estate planning. Peace to you!
I am not certain I understand. You say your Mom's doctor has run every test.Are you saying that Mom has PASSED every test? Because if so, she may be doing a bit of manipulation of you. The tests are not easy to pass. In fact as a nurse 20 years ago I would tell the neurologists "You better never give ME that 'name the last three presidents backwards' thing. I would flunk in a second". Give us a few more details if you are able. Do you live with your Mom? Care for her?
Go with mom to the Dr. Take notes of your observations, which you can slip to Drs/nurses in confidence so they'll check. If she balks, gets mad or won't allow you to be there, ask her to add your name, contact info to the medical forms for Emergency purposes (*wink*). Then, call the Dr's ofc, speak to a nurse, and give them your list of concerns that substantiate your observations of possible dementia and request closer examination.
Make sure mom has your name, contact info on all Drs.' forms so they are allowed legally to talk to you re: her condition, Rxs, care. If needed, tell mom it's for her protection and emergencies in case Dr. needs to contact mom and can't reach her (again *wink*).
When someone has dementia, you have to learn to be "creative" to get the info you need to help them, and to tell them new rules.
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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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.
How old is your mom?
Are you saying you've gone with her to the doc and her cognative tests don't indicate dementia, yet she shows symptoms?
Are you saying your mom is telling you she went to the doctor by herself and that she "passed" the cognitive tests, but you believe she's not being honest with you?
Thought: Urinary Tract Infections are extremely common in elderly females and often the symptoms are not recognized by the sufferer. Untreated UTIs can also cause mental symptoms, like delusions, confusion, forgetfulness, etc. They can be easily treated with antibiotics and your mom's symptoms will disappear. The first thing you should do is go with your mom and have her checked for a UTI. Then, while you are there with her, pass the doc a private note and ask him/her to do a cognitive test. They will do it, they do it all the time discretely for family members. This will help you understand what it going on with her.
Really important question: has your mom given you Durable Power of Attorney so that you can legally be her medical and financial helper? If you are going to be providing any caregiving to her if she does have some dementia, then you will definitely need this authority. You can get the correct documents for your state online like at Legalzoom.com or other sites, or you can search for an attorney who specializes in elder law and estate planning. Peace to you!
Give us a few more details if you are able.
Do you live with your Mom? Care for her?
Make sure mom has your name, contact info on all Drs.' forms so they are allowed legally to talk to you re: her condition, Rxs, care. If needed, tell mom it's for her protection and emergencies in case Dr. needs to contact mom and can't reach her (again *wink*).
When someone has dementia, you have to learn to be "creative" to get the info you need to help them, and to tell them new rules.