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Which best describes their mobility?
How well are they maintaining their hygiene?
How are they managing their medications?
Does their living environment pose any safety concerns?
Fall risks, spoiled food, or other threats to wellbeing
Are they experiencing any memory loss?
Which best describes your loved one's social life?
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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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Another thought: visit the public library and see if the reference librarian can offer some ideas for finding whatever type of housing or facility you're seeking. I've found reference librarians to be very helpful. I used to live in your beautiful state and know most Southerners would be happy to help a newcomer!
According to a quick online search, your new town of Littleton, NC has a population of around 700, so I don't know if there are any nearby resources for seniors. If there is a senior center, I'd drop by and chat with the locals. And maybe you could try calling a local real estate agent to ask their advice on safe neighborhoods.
You could try your local Area Agency on Aging to see if they have suggestions. This is a national organization with offices in every county. They can do a needs assessment and give recommendations. Here is the link for Halifax County https://www.halifaxnc.com/206/Council-on-Aging
Did you move to care for William or are you William?
Chillwill, it depends on what type of housing you are searching. And the price will depend on the area that you live, and what is all included in the price. A place could be lower price but you would be paying al la cart for special care that you would need, such as housekeeping and linen service.
Some seniors will go to a 55+ community, one either purchases a small single family home or a condo. Prices depend on what benefits the community has, such a tennis, indoor pools, restaurants on-site, and other amenities.
Some seniors will go to an Independent Living community, and they will rent an one or two bedroom apartment. The cost in my area is $5k-6k per month which includes once a week housekeeping, once a week linen service, 1 or 3 meals in the restaurant style dining room, entertainment, and a nurse on duty around the clock. Best to find a community that also offers Assisted Living for when that time comes in the future.
If a senior needs help with showering, dressing, mobility, then Assisted Living is a good choice. The apartment is usually studio size. Daily housekeeping, daily linen service [the facility supplies the bedding and towels], 3 meals, entertainment, and of course nursing services. Cost in my area $7k-$8k per month.
If a senior has memory issues, Assisted Living/Memory Service is a good choice. The Staff in that section are very familiar with the challenge of memory issues. Costs a bit more compared to regular Assisted Living. Very safe environment.
I don't know that perfection exists on this earth in any timeline of our lives, and certainly perfection will be difficult to find in Senior Living facilities where in fact you will be living in an environment with others. My brother and I sometimes laugh that his own Assisted Living, wonderful that it is, can descend into the communal living of the 60s we grew up in, with a bicker here and there, and one concern or another requiring "community meetings" and negotiating. But it comes down to choice and affordability for those looking. To look itself is free, and tours are given, often there are companies paid by the facilities themselves, not by the "looker", so they are free, and those giving you the tours will know when you say what your preferences are which facilities may be the best fit. Again, perfection doesn't exist, but a best fit might. And best of luck.
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").
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.
Here is the link for Halifax County
https://www.halifaxnc.com/206/Council-on-Aging
Did you move to care for William or are you William?
Good luck on your search.
Some seniors will go to a 55+ community, one either purchases a small single family home or a condo. Prices depend on what benefits the community has, such a tennis, indoor pools, restaurants on-site, and other amenities.
Some seniors will go to an Independent Living community, and they will rent an one or two bedroom apartment. The cost in my area is $5k-6k per month which includes once a week housekeeping, once a week linen service, 1 or 3 meals in the restaurant style dining room, entertainment, and a nurse on duty around the clock. Best to find a community that also offers Assisted Living for when that time comes in the future.
If a senior needs help with showering, dressing, mobility, then Assisted Living is a good choice. The apartment is usually studio size. Daily housekeeping, daily linen service [the facility supplies the bedding and towels], 3 meals, entertainment, and of course nursing services. Cost in my area $7k-$8k per month.
If a senior has memory issues, Assisted Living/Memory Service is a good choice. The Staff in that section are very familiar with the challenge of memory issues. Costs a bit more compared to regular Assisted Living. Very safe environment.