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I want to understand this new environment to keep my mom safe, active and cognitively challenged. What is the best approach to setting expectations while learning the new milieu?
In addition to visiting often, different times of day so you can meet and be aware of staff and goings-on, find out if they have an activities calendar. Participate when you can.
In the facility my mother was in, they had (pre-virus) MANY activities, including some outside the facility (with chaperones of course.) They were allowed to choose whether or not to go. They also brought in a hairdresser, so the residents could schedule cuts, washing, perms, etc.
They had many staff run activities, but they also brought in outside groups as well, to interact and entertain.
If your mom needs to keep "busy", perhaps she can assist staff with various tasks, like setting the tables for meals. Sometimes the staff would have residents folding the cloth napkins for meal time.
If there were activities she enjoyed before the move, such as word games, puzzles, crosswords, crafts, etc, make sure she has these handy. Reading is also a good activity, if she likes to read (reading is considered an ACTIVE behavior, vs TV, which is passive), make sure she has some books (bring new ones as gifts.)
Ideally, you chose a MC with different levels of activity for those of differing abilities. My mother's place has three levels -- one called "The Club" where folks do pretty much whatever they want within the confines of the facility. One of those residents is a retired neuroscientist who is probably the only one I've noticed no decline in since the pandemic started. He naturally keeps to himself and reads big, scary science books all day, so nothing changed in his life with the lockdown.
The next group gets bingo, trivia, Hangman games, music, crafts, and physical games like balloon volleyball and bowling from chairs.
The final group is the one that get lots of music therapy. They do sing alongs (with little singing along), large motor skill activities involving large Legos, and more one-on-one interaction with the caregivers.
In addition to getting to know the staff, get to know the other families. If you visit around the same time, you'll start recognizing each other, and you should get to know them. You'll be an important part of one another's support system.
Remember that MC has their own schedules. Being in a MC she is safe. Let her rely on staff. She is paying big bucks to live there. I did nothing that should be done by staff. Don't visit too long the first week or so. She needs to get used to her new home.
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.
In the facility my mother was in, they had (pre-virus) MANY activities, including some outside the facility (with chaperones of course.) They were allowed to choose whether or not to go. They also brought in a hairdresser, so the residents could schedule cuts, washing, perms, etc.
They had many staff run activities, but they also brought in outside groups as well, to interact and entertain.
If your mom needs to keep "busy", perhaps she can assist staff with various tasks, like setting the tables for meals. Sometimes the staff would have residents folding the cloth napkins for meal time.
If there were activities she enjoyed before the move, such as word games, puzzles, crosswords, crafts, etc, make sure she has these handy. Reading is also a good activity, if she likes to read (reading is considered an ACTIVE behavior, vs TV, which is passive), make sure she has some books (bring new ones as gifts.)
The next group gets bingo, trivia, Hangman games, music, crafts, and physical games like balloon volleyball and bowling from chairs.
The final group is the one that get lots of music therapy. They do sing alongs (with little singing along), large motor skill activities involving large Legos, and more one-on-one interaction with the caregivers.
In addition to getting to know the staff, get to know the other families. If you visit around the same time, you'll start recognizing each other, and you should get to know them. You'll be an important part of one another's support system.
Learn the name and faces of all caregivers.
Get the email addresses of the Executive Director, Activities Director, and Head of Food Service. Keep in contact.
Look direct caregivers in the eye and thank them for specific ways that they help your loved one. As often as possible.
Come back here often. There are lots of us in the same boat with ya! 🙂
And many who have been in that boat, in the past, who know a lot too!