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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.
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Hi everyone - my mom in her early 70s was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer's about 4 years ago. This past year her mental capacity for many tasks has lessened. She can't make many decisions on her own (when to shower, when and what to eat, how to do laundry, etc.) She and my dad currently live with me and we all have cell phones. Last year we finally took away the land line because the scam calls got too bad and she was always talking to anyone who called. A lot of drama at first until not having a land line became normal then she seemed to accept it and forgot we ever had one. A few months ago we were concerned because she was obsessively calling people on her cell, mostly relatives who were understanding, but it was sometimes dozens of times a day, which became disruptive for them. Now, just this past month she seems to have forgotten she has a cell phone. It ends up in a drawer, behind books on a shelf, or lost for several days, and the process of needing to charge it has been forgotten. I'm wondering if it's now best to take it away (she seems fine with this), and just rely on friends and relatives calling myself or my dad to connect to her. I hate to take away an outlet for people to connect with her, but also worry that if I get any other kind of "dementia friendly" phone, she might start calling people obsessively again. Or become depressed if she realizes people aren't calling her often enough. Has anyone had a similar experience? It's just my dad and I caring for her now at home, but I know eventually an in-home caregiver will be needed or one of my parents will need to move into a care facility where they might need a phone again. Is there any phone system where people can call in, but the phone user can't call out? I think the obsessiveness is born from loneliness and boredom, which happens but so long as she's living with other people there is enough distraction to take her attention away from using the phone when we notice it becoming an issue. Her most challenging behavior right now is the need to rummage and misplace household items, which is a constant struggle and something my dad has trouble accepting. I think the phone to her at this point is just an object to move from one place to another. But I also fear she could suddenly get upset she doesn't have one (only to forget again later) and the cycle continues. Any insights are welcome, thanks all!
When my 95-yr old Mom started calling customer service numbers because she thought her appliances were broken (they weren't, she just forgets how to use them) I got her a RAZ mobility phone. It looks like a smart phone but has no internet connection (no browsing, no texting, no FaceTime, no apps, etc). The contacts are pics of people, and I control who can call her, who she can call, and when she can call them (no calls after 8pm for example).
BUT... if your Mom is misplacing things, this will also likely disappear. My Mom hasn't gotten to that phase yet.
I agree with Daughterof1930... just let the phone fade from her memory. No need to remind her of it, she's naturally not concerned about it anymore.
I have not been through this, but would be grateful the phone has been mostly forgotten and would make it permanent. Sadly, it’s another loss, one of so many in this sad journey. But this seems one that could be done without a fight, and that’s a blessing. I wish you all peace in such a hard time
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.
D.
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.
BUT... if your Mom is misplacing things, this will also likely disappear. My Mom hasn't gotten to that phase yet.
I agree with Daughterof1930... just let the phone fade from her memory. No need to remind her of it, she's naturally not concerned about it anymore.