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I'm afraid it's time to either hire in-home care or look at assisted living. If she is unsafe without someone being with her, an agency can be hired to have caregivers come in during the hours you are working. That is often the first step for people when they start out getting help. If in-home care doesn't work out or you don't like the idea, then assisted living, with your help and care still as caregivers and her advocate, may be a good fit. Either way, she'd have company during the day which would likely be good for her. Socialization is important for elders. take care, Carol
We have the same issues. We just bought a camera system from costco where we can watch her during the day from work on our PC or phone. This was an awesome investment. It also lets us see if anyone comes to the house during the day and we can see that mom is ok and moving around. If she is doing something that she should not be, we call her and tell her we see her and she laughs and stops. We are able to see the Meals on Wheels people drop off her meal and see also if she has gone to the kitchen to eat it. Have meals on wheels deliver for you and istall a security camera. It is a great help and gives tremedous peace of mind being able to see if she is ok during the day! Good Luck.
They are wonderful.... If you have a costco membership the prices are great. We got 4 camera's with night vision for 249.00 and they have a terrific picture. We put them at the front door entrance so we can monitor who is going in and out and in the hallway to mom's apartment to the 2nd floor and the main hallway of her apartment and in her kitchen. We opted not to put in her bedroom or near the bathroom so she still has her privacy. You can also rewind the cameras. Excellent investment in peace of mind...
yes they do but costco was a better value as far as the images. My husband is a computer guy and does install cameras for businesses and he liked costco better. but look on sam's website as they do have them. Ours was Qsee brand and they sell them on HSN's website too! good luck.
This types of scenario is what emerging "telecaring" solutions are poised to address - particularly remote caregiving. One of the pioneering companies focused on using technology to promote aging-in-place safely, independently and more responsibly is Grandcare Systems. They provide the ability to monitor ADLs, activity levels, etc. and will help inform adult children, caregivers and other healthcare professionals of any behaviorial or wellness trends starting to take shape that should be questioned or confirmed. Its based upon placing wireless sensors in & around the home & configuring rules that will trigger events to take place if a particular rule is or is not met. examples include if Mom doesn't get out of bed by 9:00 then call person "x"; if Dad walks out the back door in the middle of the night, inform his neighbor & send me an eMail; if Grandma gets up in the middle of the night, turn on the bedroom/hallway/bathroom lights so she can see her way, if she doesn't return back to bed after 30 minutes, then call/text/email the following people, etc. It's pretty powerful stuff that promotes independence, yet provides peace of mind & fosters closer connections between loved ones, their adult children & friends, and the care professionals who support them. I think this sort of capability will become a viable, cost-effective alternative for adult children to consider, particularly if they are geographically separated from the ones they care about. ... or if it can help to delay making the often difficult decision of needing to consider other forms of institutional care.
These were great answers and good to keep in mind for myself as I age-I would want to stay in my home and this would help-also it is a good idea for family members in nursing homes -at a nursing home in our area a CNA attacked a resident and her family had already placed a camera and the aide was arrested-and I am sure she would have gotten away with it without the camera-her family must have thought something was going on in the first place.
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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If in-home care doesn't work out or you don't like the idea, then assisted living, with your help and care still as caregivers and her advocate, may be a good fit. Either way, she'd have company during the day which would likely be good for her.
Socialization is important for elders.
take care,
Carol