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DeeAnna, dad’s brother passed away yesterday. He forgot within an hour of being told. DPOA son has made it clear that any future discussions of travel is off the table. Thanks for caring!
Thefavorite, Did the family member fly your Dad to another state to visit his brother or did the brother come to visit your Dad? Let us know what has been happening.
Not a good idea, but doable. I did it twice with my mom, when she already shown some level of dementia. And yes, it was not the rest for me, as she was totally lost in the hotel room, asking where the bathroom many times, but somehow we managed it....hard, but doable
Thefavorite, take Dad to his primary doctor and ask the doctor for a note saying that Dad cannot travel outside of the area.
Since your Dad doesn't do well in crowds, imagine the panic he would have being locked into an airplane with all those people. He would go into a flight or fight mode.
Like pamzimmrrt said: "You just answered your own question" "My dad DOES NOT DO WELL in crowds and family member that wants him to travel doesn’t help either parent and would not be able to manage meds appropriately."
What is one of the MOST CROWDED places in the world? AIRPORTS!!!
Your family member is trying to be "thoughtful" or "helpful or "nice" or "kind", but they are suggesting something that is impossible for your Dad to do. JUST SAY NO!!
{There was another post a couple of days ago about a family member wanting to take their 80+ yr old Mom on a plane to see her 80 yr old sister. What is going on that family members are wanting to take their elderly parents to visit someone when the family member most likely never offered to take their parent anywhere before? Guilt, maybe?}
Dad lives at home with mom. Has dementia, diabetes and high blood pressure all managed by daily meds. DPOA son and wife (RN) helps with medical and financial for both parents. Dads physically ok but doesn’t do well in crowds and family member that wants him to travel doesn’t help either parent and would not be able to manage meds appropriately.
So your Dad's brother is very ill and your Dad has diabetes and dementia? A family member (who is NOT taking care of your Dad and is NOT the POA), wants to put your Dad on a plane to a different state so that he can visit someone that he does not remember? While it is a wonderful gesture, it can only end in disaster or hospitalization of your Dad!! Thank God, that the POA said "NO!"
Does the person who wants to do this "wonderful plane trip" know just how sick your Dad is? Where or who is taking care of your Dad? Is he living in a family member's home or in a nursing home? If he is in a nursing home, the POA may have to tell the nursing home that "this nice family member" is not allowed to take your Dad out of the NH for any reason!
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.
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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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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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Did the family member fly your Dad to another state to visit his brother or did the brother come to visit your Dad? Let us know what has been happening.
Since your Dad doesn't do well in crowds, imagine the panic he would have being locked into an airplane with all those people. He would go into a flight or fight mode.
What is one of the MOST CROWDED places in the world? AIRPORTS!!!
Your family member is trying to be "thoughtful" or "helpful or "nice" or "kind", but they are suggesting something that is impossible for your Dad to do. JUST SAY NO!!
{There was another post a couple of days ago about a family member wanting to take their 80+ yr old Mom on a plane to see her 80 yr old sister. What is going on that family members are wanting to take their elderly parents to visit someone when the family member most likely never offered to take their parent anywhere before? Guilt, maybe?}
Does the person who wants to do this "wonderful plane trip" know just how sick your Dad is? Where or who is taking care of your Dad? Is he living in a family member's home or in a nursing home? If he is in a nursing home, the POA may have to tell the nursing home that "this nice family member" is not allowed to take your Dad out of the NH for any reason!