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Do not show her her home, unless you plan to place her back in her home. mom's mantra was :( go home go home go home.. every day, every moment,. I felt so cruel taking her out of her home. I just cried every night. I still feel I let her down.
Thank you. My question is After Covid should I take her out of nursing home that she has been in for 5 months to see her house ... she's been asking us repeatedly and we are not sure what to do. We do show her photos of her flower garden telling her that we are taking care of the house.
Not a great idea. First many people with dementia are not comfortable when placed in an unfamiliar setting. (even if this is a house she has been in before she has gotten used to her facility and that is her "comfort zone". And if it is a house she has been in before it may be upsetting to then return to the facility. The concept of a "visit" is lost. "Time" has no meaning. And with the current COVID19 She would, if she is not already, be confined to her room for the quarantine time. There is also the possibility that she may, even if she tests negative on the day she leaves for the visit, actually be positive and you are putting your family at a greater risk and because of that you and anyone that is in the house during the visit should also quarantine for the 14 days.
I would say the idea of a visit while nice is not a good idea.
Now..a change of scenery is nice a drive to a park where you can remain in the open, maintain a safe distance would be an option. After a light pick-nick lunch an ice cream cone bring her back would be a nice afternoon. And it would not confuse her as much nor put her at greater risk nor probably subject her to an isolation quarantine.
How long a visit are you thinking of having? In New York, if we take a resident out of the facility, they will not allow them back in until they have quarantined somewhere for 14 days and test negative for CoVid-19.
Even without Co-Vid, we found that it was better for our patient to have visits with us in the nursing home. Even bringing them out to their favorite ice cream shop caused them to have a confused and anxious evening when we brought them back. Eventually, if we tried to have a bigger gathering in the nursing home- like for a holiday- it was too overwhelming for them. We visited in small groups.
I would ask the nursing home for their thoughts on it.
She is in mid stage dementia & most likely wont remember she was even there. But everyday she repeatedly asks to go home or to visit as she wants to see her flower garden...photos do not work. Thank you.
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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.
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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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First many people with dementia are not comfortable when placed in an unfamiliar setting. (even if this is a house she has been in before she has gotten used to her facility and that is her "comfort zone". And if it is a house she has been in before it may be upsetting to then return to the facility. The concept of a "visit" is lost. "Time" has no meaning.
And with the current COVID19 She would, if she is not already, be confined to her room for the quarantine time. There is also the possibility that she may, even if she tests negative on the day she leaves for the visit, actually be positive and you are putting your family at a greater risk and because of that you and anyone that is in the house during the visit should also quarantine for the 14 days.
I would say the idea of a visit while nice is not a good idea.
Now..a change of scenery is nice a drive to a park where you can remain in the open, maintain a safe distance would be an option. After a light pick-nick lunch an ice cream cone bring her back would be a nice afternoon. And it would not confuse her as much nor put her at greater risk nor probably subject her to an isolation quarantine.
She keeps asking to see her house, we show her photos to let her know that we are taking good care of her house & her precious flower garden.
I'm afraid she wont get back in car to return to nursing home!
Even without Co-Vid, we found that it was better for our patient to have visits with us in the nursing home. Even bringing them out to their favorite ice cream shop caused them to have a confused and anxious evening when we brought them back. Eventually, if we tried to have a bigger gathering in the nursing home- like for a holiday- it was too overwhelming for them. We visited in small groups.
I would ask the nursing home for their thoughts on it.
She is in mid stage dementia & most likely wont remember she was even there. But everyday she repeatedly asks to go home or to visit as she wants to see her flower garden...photos do not work.
Thank you.