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I am pretty sure the pnuemonia vaccine is given once and lasts several years, so perhaps you might check with your Mom's doctor and ask them to check her chart and tell you if/when she got her last shot for it. Also, there are several different Flu shots this year (need one every year), covering more than one strain of flu, and one of them is a beefed up version for people over 60. You may want to check on that as well.
It should be noted that vaccination does NOT reduce pneumonia. A meta-analyses shows no decrease in pneumonia incidence as a result of vaccination, however it has been shown to be about 60-70% effective in preventing invasive disease (meningitis, bacteremia) (per Johns Hopkins Univ.) see: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gec/series/pneumococcal_vaccination.html
The pneumonia shot is only given once and I believe there is a minimum age before you can get it. As mentioned get the flu shot. Pharmacies have it now at no cost if on Medicare but take your card. Coming to drs office shortly. Don't ask me why pharmacies get it first because I don't know. There must be some reason us mere mortals can't know. Be very vigilant about keeping mom out of crowds and keep her home if people at day care are getting sick. Limit visitors if they are sick and make essential people like nurses wear masks. make sure all healthcare people wash hands before seeing Mom. After they leave wipe everything they have touched with antiseptic wipes or spray. Do that for all visitors. if she has her own bathroom so much the better. Anyone who is sick in the family should wear a mask when close to mom. Wash all dishes in very hot water or hot cycle of dishwasher. I am assuming that Mom is very susceptible to chest infections so go to the Dr at the first sign of trouble. Sometimes it is necessary for a patient to be treated with antibiotics all the time. They are often prescribed two weeks on two weeks off. This is only done for very weak individuals who have something like COPD. To sum up cleanliness, fresh air good diet and limit exposure to extreme cold. Keep the humidity up when running the heating. Wear loose layers of warm clothing in winter. I wear wool ski socks during the day and sleep in sweats or a flannel night gown. If you don't have or can't afford to run a humidifier a pot of water simmering on the cook stove or wood stove helps and others set by the heating vents if you have forced air. If your loved one needs continual oxygen make sure there is a humidifier bottle attached to the concentrator.
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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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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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.
Also, there are several different Flu shots this year (need one every year), covering more than one strain of flu, and one of them is a beefed up version for people over 60. You may want to check on that as well.
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/gec/series/pneumococcal_vaccination.html
To sum up cleanliness, fresh air good diet and limit exposure to extreme cold. Keep the humidity up when running the heating. Wear loose layers of warm clothing in winter. I wear wool ski socks during the day and sleep in sweats or a flannel night gown. If you don't have or can't afford to run a humidifier a pot of water simmering on the cook stove or wood stove helps and others set by the heating vents if you have forced air. If your loved one needs continual oxygen make sure there is a humidifier bottle attached to the concentrator.