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The CNA laughs at my 92yr old mother and turns her against me. My mother is afraid of her. I am indirectly threatened to keep quiet. Mom is in a concentration camp. She sleeps sitting up in dirty old Chinese chairs. We are not Asian.
Where is your Mom? A facility of some sort? We had asked to have the aide working with my loved one. Got no action. Then we asked to move her to an area served by another aide. That was granted! But before that happened (took forever to paint) we just moved her to another facility. The care there was SO OUTSTANDING we were sorry we hadn't done it sooner! Typically there is an ombudsman with an 800# for facilities. You might try that.
Mimosalane, You can speak freely here, without fear. I have concerns that whatever is happening is so disturbing to you that it is driving you crazy, or making you feel crazy. Perhaps find a temporary advocate (a friend, a relative) who can observe and intervene on your mother's behalf, while you step back and relax, gain some perspective.
It is common that some facilities cause concerns for the resident and the families. Unfortunately, not speaking up is one of the worst ways to handle any issues.
mimosalane, a chair is a chair, doesn't matter from what culture the chair was designed, anyone can sit in said chair. I would ask the head nurse at the facility as to why your Mom won't sleep in her bed, but instead in a chair. Does Mom's back hurt if she is lying down? Maybe Mom finds this chair comfortable. Is Mom a fall risk if she is in he bed?
How do the other CNA/Aides, on their shifts, act toward your Mom?
If you don't get any answers, then time to start looking for a new facility.
You all are so right! But I cannot speak! I represent my mother's wishes but I am afraid to speak now because they make me feel like I am crazy. She has been at this nursing home 22 months. She is on $500+/month of meds now. In fact, I think they might be conflicting. I am thankful her ankle monitor has been removed. I am not quick with android phones (because of my hand tremor) or I would have recorded or videoed. I have tried the ombudsman route. Everything gets quashed. I am not making things up. I only respond to what I see. We are down to Medicaid, therefore we have to live with what we get. I am still a little over a year under 65 myself and I am thinking suicide is better than what this new generation is going to do to us!
Mimo I don't know what state you are located but presumably the facility is licensed by the state If the ombudsman can't help then file a complaint directly with the state
Perhaps others who have parents on Medicaid can offer up how they were able to transfer mom from one facility to another - they are not all alike but even Medicare 5 star rated facilities are lacking in some areas
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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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.
Typically there is an ombudsman with an 800# for facilities. You might try that.
You can speak freely here, without fear. I have concerns that whatever is happening is so disturbing to you that it is driving you crazy, or making you feel crazy.
Perhaps find a temporary advocate (a friend, a relative)
who can observe and intervene on your mother's behalf, while you step back and relax, gain some perspective.
It is common that some facilities cause concerns for the resident and the families. Unfortunately, not speaking up is one of the worst ways to handle any issues.
How do the other CNA/Aides, on their shifts, act toward your Mom?
If you don't get any answers, then time to start looking for a new facility.
I don't know what state you are located but presumably the facility is licensed by the state
If the ombudsman can't help then file a complaint directly with the state
Perhaps others who have parents on Medicaid can offer up how they were able to transfer mom from one facility to another - they are not all alike but even Medicare 5 star rated facilities are lacking in some areas
God bless