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Ben probably realizes his memory isn't what it used to be. He knows he should be able to recall the near past but can't. He gets anxious about it and may ask himself what's going on with me? Imagine if you know there's something wrong with you but can't put your finger on it, and can't even control it. It's scary.
Has Ben had a dementia screening? If he has, it's time for a follow up with his PCP to discus what's changed since your last visit. If he hasn't, it's time to have his PCP screen him for dementia. His anxiety can lead to depression, especially if he feels alone and not having the social contacts and attention you say he needs.
So for his next drs. appt., document what you observe in his behavior. How has he regressed? What triggers his anxiety? How long have you noticed his memory loss? You might even offer how caring for him affects you, the dr won't ask.
Hanna, sounds like you were quite young when you retired.
When we get older and no longer working, just staying at home, everyday becomes what is called Ground Hog day.... same day, day after day. That happened with my Dad, he was glad he still had a subscription to the local newspaper to help him remember what day it was.
Also, I bought my Dad a "day clock", which only had the days of the week on the face of the clock. That was a great help for Dad, too.
Your profile says Ben is your grandfather and he is 87 years old and you've been caring for him and Mary (your grandmother?) for 5 years, and you are retired.
Do you live with them or they with you? Does Ben have a medical diagnosis of cognitive or memory impairment? What type of attention do you mean that he "needs a lot of"? More info would be helpful for better suggestions.
Is anyone Ben's Power of Attorney? Is so, this person needs to step in to start making care decisions on his behalf. If you are not his PoA then you really have no power to legally guide his care going forward.
If no one is his PoA then you can contact social services to see if he can qualify for some in-home help and get him on their radar as a vulnerable adult. If Ben (and Mary) do not assign a PoA then someone will need to become his guardian in order to manage his affairs. This often winds up being the county he live in.
You can also contact your area's Agency on Aging to ask questions and find resources for Ben.
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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Has Ben had a dementia screening? If he has, it's time for a follow up with his PCP to discus what's changed since your last visit. If he hasn't, it's time to have his PCP screen him for dementia. His anxiety can lead to depression, especially if he feels alone and not having the social contacts and attention you say he needs.
So for his next drs. appt., document what you observe in his behavior. How has he regressed? What triggers his anxiety? How long have you noticed his memory loss? You might even offer how caring for him affects you, the dr won't ask.
When we get older and no longer working, just staying at home, everyday becomes what is called Ground Hog day.... same day, day after day. That happened with my Dad, he was glad he still had a subscription to the local newspaper to help him remember what day it was.
Also, I bought my Dad a "day clock", which only had the days of the week on the face of the clock. That was a great help for Dad, too.
Do you live with them or they with you? Does Ben have a medical diagnosis of cognitive or memory impairment? What type of attention do you mean that he "needs a lot of"? More info would be helpful for better suggestions.
Is anyone Ben's Power of Attorney? Is so, this person needs to step in to start making care decisions on his behalf. If you are not his PoA then you really have no power to legally guide his care going forward.
If no one is his PoA then you can contact social services to see if he can qualify for some in-home help and get him on their radar as a vulnerable adult. If Ben (and Mary) do not assign a PoA then someone will need to become his guardian in order to manage his affairs. This often winds up being the county he live in.
You can also contact your area's Agency on Aging to ask questions and find resources for Ben.