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I’ve been here on this website for close to four years - I don’t comment nearly as often as I use to.
But I’ll always comment on this topic when I notice it.
Because - I had a really awful experience with this - and as luck would have it, it was at the very beginning of my caregivers journey, so I was an easy mark. I pretty much believed whatever I was told.
So, no - you do not have to take your father home.
Just beware. Whom ever you are dealing with at the hospital may tell you different. They may imply or straight up lie to you that you do. Unless you are your fathers legal guardian - appointed as such in a court of law - you are under no legal obligation to assume responsibility for his care. Not even to the point that you pick him up and transport him back to his home. Edit: After giving it some thought, it occurs to me that because your father has been living with you for six months - should the hospital arrange to transport your father back to your house - you may in fact, have the legal responsibility to allow him in. At this length of time living in your house, an argument could be made that this is his legal residence. And, that is a whole other legal ball game.
Just know that any alternatives provided by a social worker at the hospital may not be optimal and/or what you may consider appropriate. For this reason, it is best to work WITH the hospital SW in determining what’s in your fathers best interest.
Ask to speak with the social services department of the hospital he’s at. Tell them you cannot care for him and he cannot come back to your home because he will not receive the care he needs. They will work with you to find an alternative, including helping you file for Medicaid if necessary. If no one has POA for him and he’s competent to appoint one, discuss that as well.
You don’t necessarily have to just walk away if that is contrary to your principals. There are other options. Call the hospital today and schedule a meeting with their social worker.
Yes, please meet with someone to figure out how to get him placed someplace ASAP. If you help with the process it will go much more smoothly.
I have heard of people refusing to take their LO home from the hospital or help with their placement and the poor person ends up languishing in the hospital for months as they go through the court system so that they can get guardianship, etc.
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.
But I’ll always comment on this topic when I notice it.
Because - I had a really awful experience with this - and as luck would have it, it was at the very beginning of my caregivers journey, so I was an easy mark. I pretty much believed whatever I was told.
So, no - you do not have to take your father home.
Just beware. Whom ever you are dealing with at the hospital may tell you different. They may imply or straight up lie to you that you do. Unless you are your fathers legal guardian - appointed as such in a court of law - you are under no legal obligation to assume responsibility for his care. Not even to the point that you pick him up and transport him back to his home.
Edit: After giving it some thought, it occurs to me that because your father has been living with you for six months - should the hospital arrange to transport your father back to your house - you may in fact, have the legal responsibility to allow him in. At this length of time living in your house, an argument could be made that this is his legal residence. And, that is a whole other legal ball game.
Just know that any alternatives provided by a social worker at the hospital may not be optimal and/or what you may consider appropriate. For this reason, it is best to work WITH the hospital SW in determining what’s in your fathers best interest.
You don’t necessarily have to just walk away if that is contrary to your principals. There are other options. Call the hospital today and schedule a meeting with their social worker.
I have heard of people refusing to take their LO home from the hospital or help with their placement and the poor person ends up languishing in the hospital for months as they go through the court system so that they can get guardianship, etc.