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I am the caregiver for may husband. Age 74 weight 220 lbs. I can take care of everything else. He is also a dialysis patient. I take him to dialysis 3 times a week.
As a therapist, I would recommend an evaluation to determine what he needs and get you trained for it. I would ask his Dr. for an order and see what needs are.and use his part B beneftis for this. Problem is, you don't want him to lose what he has. If he can stand up then he needs to do that and you could use an extra large gait belt and be taught to safely guide him to chair if you have that capability. Using a hoyer lift is an absolute last resort and can be very difficult for a single person as well as you need to have one rented for you. Sliding boards are also great but again, you need training and if you husband can stand he needs to continue to use his legs. there are also transfer "disc"s that you can have him stand on and he can be guided and not have to move his legs...many options, So bottom line, get your husband and yourself assessed.trained and be safe!! good luck.
That's good advice OTJenn. She didn't say if he could stand up, so it's not clear what he needs, but regarding the Hoyer lift, I use it by myself and find it very easy to use.
OTJenn- great, great answer! Keep away from a hoyer as long as safely possible. Where a person isn't using their muscles they will lose muscle tone and be in worse shape. Some further details would be helpful. Are you talking chair, bed, tub, car transfers? Is repositioning in bed a problem? Many times a lightweight spouse is getting out of a dead sleep and rolling their partner around 6-10 times a night 7 days a week- who can do that forever? Does he have upper body strength? I assume he is using a wheelchair- how much trustworthy leg strength does he have? How much help can you safely supply? There are many assistive products that could help- I also see many new items at national tradeshows most people don't know about. I would be glad to offer suggestions- if you don't feel comfortable posting details we could talk offline.
I want to extend my support to your caregiving. My recommendation is to request that your husband's doctor provide a doctor's order for a Physical Therapist home evaluation (if the need is for safe transfers and mobility) and/or Occupational Therapist, if the need is to address your husband's goals of safety and independence with daily living skills such as: dressing, bathing, hygiene, preparing light meals, home management, emergency access, functional transfers/mobility, etc. The doctor's office can fax the order to a Visiting Nurse Association of your choice. This is Medicare Part A reimbursable (home bound criteria-except for medical appointments, church-check with VNA for specifics) - or Medicare Part B reimbursable outpatient services (some facilities will send professionals to your home). Please request the most experienced therapist. Your situation is a family issue, and it is most important that you maintain your health, safety, and well being, so you can continue to safely care for your husband. An experienced therapist can assess you (indirectly), and your husband, to determine what both of your goals are, and to help develop a patient/family- centered plan. There are many options, but it is most important that you, and/or your husband don't become injured during transfers and mobility. The therapist can help order the recommended equipment, and assess the transfers in your home, to assure that you are both safe and independent during transfers/mobility. I believe this will be a good start to developing a positive outcome for you and your husband, while remaining safe at home during transfers and mobility. I wish you both the very best.
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.
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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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I have had homebound patients who are bed bound & require assistance to be moved, get one.