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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.
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: 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.
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Your loved one may not require home care or assisted living services at this time. However, continue to monitor their condition for changes and consider occasional in-home care services for help as needed.
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My Mom is on hospice and lives at home with me. Every few months hospice will pay for 5 days respite care in a local nursing home. I plan to take advantage of this the end of October and maybe add 2 days (that I'll pay for) to extend it to a week. Hospice is wonderful! The nursing are very attentive, always available and they send in a home health aide 5 days a week for a couple of hours. Not to mention all the equipment...hoyer lift, hospital bed, geri chair, wheelchair, etc. Also all diapers, pads, supplies and all drugs. I work full time, but my daughter takes care of her while I work. I hire a HHA every Sunday to have a free day just for me. I've been taking care of Mom (in my house) for 6 years. About 3 months ago I called hospice. I should have called them earlier! We have a system now of taking care of her. Nights are the worse (she has severe sundowning) and some days are really difficult. But there are still great moments where Mom laughs and enjoys the family. Although these moments are only a few a week it makes all the work and sleepless nights worthwhile. I'm so glad I didn't place her in a nursing home. Sorry for getting off topic.
Certainly respite care. Other options may include hiring a skilled aid or caregiver through an Agency, they will do so for an hourly fee. Be sure they are licensed and insured and you have a written agreement. Get references and CALL THEM!
Also, check with your family physician or parents physician office. Sometimes nursing staff will moonlight on weekends or holidays and provide skilled care at an hourly fee and may be willing to do so for you. Local nursing schools may also be able to provide nursing students willing to do this.
Depending on the level of caregiving needed, your church may have companions that can provide some assistance with errands, companionship, cooking, lightnhouskeeping etc.
Assume you've already exhausted family member options.
Regardless, please be fair in negotiated fees, most will be at least $20/hr and sometimes respite care can be the more economical way to go with an daily cap. A mini vacation and change of scenery for your loved one too.
Good luck and everyone deserves a vacation! Take it with no regrets!
Here in St. Louis there's a commercial that runs for an assisted living facility that offers respite care to caregivers. I don't know the name of it or how much it costs but I know it exists. Good luck!
Many of the assisted care facilities offer "nightly rates" for just this purpose. These rooms usually but don't have to include meals. Visiting family can also use these fully furnished rooms when they are visiting from out of town. Ask. Prices are usually equivalent to mid-priced hotel/motel - some cheaper.
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:
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").
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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.
C.
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.
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.
Also, check with your family physician or parents physician office. Sometimes nursing staff will moonlight on weekends or holidays and provide skilled care at an hourly fee and may be willing to do so for you. Local nursing schools may also be able to provide nursing students willing to do this.
Depending on the level of caregiving needed, your church may have companions that can provide some assistance with errands, companionship, cooking, lightnhouskeeping etc.
Assume you've already exhausted family member options.
Regardless, please be fair in negotiated fees, most will be at least $20/hr and sometimes respite care can be the more economical way to go with an daily cap. A mini vacation and change of scenery for your loved one too.
Good luck and everyone deserves a vacation! Take it with no regrets!