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
[email protected] 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: A.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. F.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.
*If I am consenting on behalf of someone else, I have the proper authorization to do so. By clicking Get My Results, you agree to our
Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from us and our customer communities. Your consent is not a condition to using our service. Please visit our
Terms of Use. for information about our privacy practices.
My aunt basically crawled on hands and knees and got herself up into a chair. It was heartbreaking to watch. She laughed it off and said it happens more times than we know. :\
It's really not worth risking hurting yourself.
My late husband towards the end of his life fell a lot. As in a lot. There was a period of 2 months when I had to call 911 9 times and thankfully because my husband wasn't hurt there was no charge, and the EMT's were always nothing but very nice and helpful.
I'm sorry that your husband has so much going on with him. I do hope that you have a plan B in place in case his care gets to be too much for you.
As for falls, they will happen. Husband has Alzheimer's, which is going to limit his ability to learn how to cooperate in anything or even understand what it's for. For your own safety, please call paramedics from now on. They are happy to help. Devices - I'm not a fan. They may require training to operate, and patients tend to flop around. I used to help my parents' caregivers with a Hoyer. They were skilled at it. I was not. And it was emotionally hard to watch my mother (severe dementia by that time) being hoisted around like a dead fish.
I'm so sorry all of this is happening to you and husband. I sincerely hope you find the help you need.
Two weeks later we received a bill for $100.00.
Just saying you could be on the hook for the same.
I would call again because she has to get off the floor.
Over all the falls in my family over the last 12 months: the dizzy have been been able to settle, gather strength & get back up . But unable to move due to pain was found to be due to broken bones - EMS needed. Another LO lacks mobility & needs a lifting device every time.
While a lifting machine/device can be purchased (eg Hoyer lift machine or inflatable seat lifters) they can be $$ but more importanly require more than one person to assist.
I don't reallly understand threatening to call 911. If you need to, you need to. Do it.
(Edit: Sorry that sounds harsh! I DO understand not wanting to call Paramedics when it not an actual emergency.. or if there is significant cost).
Places can differ. Find out what service your area uses for fallers.
I would call a non-emergency health helpline, your Doctor's office or your local fire department & ask. Who do I call to lift a person off the floor?
What helps me is I have a plan. I know who to call.
Seems like the only smart thing to do.
Thank you for your advice.
What discussions have you and hubby had regarding end of life care?
How long does hubby wish to fight this cancer?
When would he/WOULD HE wish to have Hospice support or palliative care.
Be there to listen. Ask the open ended questions. 'How do you feel? Do you want to continue the fight? Would you rather pass with the peace of Hospice care? I don't want to lose you but I will support all your choices".
You think your hubby is the one in need.
The truth may be (I say as a lifelong nurse) that it may be you who is having a hard time approaching open talking with your man.
I wish you the best. This is as tough as it gets. It will never get more tough than this. You will do the best you can and you can do no more.