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I waited until the next morning and called the GP. No point in waking him up at 1am, we all knew the end was near. He came, and wrote the death certificate. I collected my younger sister from the airport, the three sisters talked, and then I waited until the Funeral place opened (it was a Sunday). I had already checked out funeral home options. They removed M’s body, and we went from there.
For my dad, we called the hospice nurse. She handled absolutely everything from there. She quickly came over, confirmed the death, contacted the funeral home to collect the body, had the hospice company come retrieve all the medical equipment, and counted and destroyed all the meds. My family and I went for a walk around the neighborhood right before the funeral home people arrived, I highly recommend this, to avoid observing your loved one being taken from the home. Blessings to you and your mother as you approach this, she is lucky to have you
You are so right about the walk. My father had called me early one morning to tell me my mother passed so I immediately drove to their home. The memory of holding open the door so the funeral home could remove her body is forever etched in my brain.
I made sure my mom had a properly set up DNR and always kept it on the fridge where it was easily accessible. When mom decided on palliative care she was registered as a possible death in the home, I'm not sure if that would be the same where you live or if a hospice level of care would be needed for that.
You call 911. In my State a coroner needs to pronounce death. Once death is pronounced you call your Funeral director for pick up.
Now there is something about being under a doctors supervision within the last six months. I know the Nurse at the VNA I worked, was able to pronounce a client and then she called the funeral director.
You really need to find out the criteria where you live. My township had a science officer. Ask a funeral director.
And as said, if the person is on hospice, hospice will take care of everything.
I hope that the fact that you're asking this question means that your mother is now under hospice care in your home. With hospice on board it means that you will call them when she dies and they will come and pronounce her death. They will also call the funeral home of your choice to come and get her body whether it's to be cremated or buried. It's a nice peace of mind not having to worry about to do when the time comes as they will handle it all.
So if you don't by now have them on board please call them tomorrow and they will come out and do an evaluation to see if she qualifies(which I'm guessing she will since you're talking about what happens when she dies)and then they'll start their many services, including a nurse coming once a week to start, aides to come bathe her several days a week, along with supplying any and all needed equipment, supplies, and medications all covered 100% under your mothers Medicare. You'll also have access to their social worker, chaplain, and volunteers too. Wishing you and your mother well.
Wait a good 20 minutes. Then call the family doctor and find out how to get your Mom pronounced. The funeral establishment is then called and will transport Mom after her death is pronounced. Discuss with her MD if she is a DNR for his advice, also, now, beforehand. My partner and I are both DNR. We have the agreement with one another. Wait a while. Then make the call. You do not need or want EMS who, in the absence of a POLST is beholden under the laws of many states to attempt resuscitation.
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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.
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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When mom decided on palliative care she was registered as a possible death in the home, I'm not sure if that would be the same where you live or if a hospice level of care would be needed for that.
Now there is something about being under a doctors supervision within the last six months. I know the Nurse at the VNA I worked, was able to pronounce a client and then she called the funeral director.
You really need to find out the criteria where you live. My township had a science officer. Ask a funeral director.
And as said, if the person is on hospice, hospice will take care of everything.
With hospice on board it means that you will call them when she dies and they will come and pronounce her death. They will also call the funeral home of your choice to come and get her body whether it's to be cremated or buried.
It's a nice peace of mind not having to worry about to do when the time comes as they will handle it all.
So if you don't by now have them on board please call them tomorrow and they will come out and do an evaluation to see if she qualifies(which I'm guessing she will since you're talking about what happens when she dies)and then they'll start their many services, including a nurse coming once a week to start, aides to come bathe her several days a week, along with supplying any and all needed equipment, supplies, and medications all covered 100% under your mothers Medicare. You'll also have access to their social worker, chaplain, and volunteers too.
Wishing you and your mother well.