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BeaSmooth, there are a few really good options. It all depends if the senior can budget the cost.
One option is to hire caregivers to come into the home for one or three shifts. It depends on what the senior needs help with. This can become very expensive. My Dad had this, and it worked out very well for him.
Second option is to move to a 55+ community that has options for senior help later down the road. Such as having an assisted living building on-site. The cost depends if one purchases their condo or rents.
Third option is to move to a senior facility into Independent Living. My Dad eventually did that and he had a nice size 2 bedroom, full size living room, and full size kitchen apartment. The facility had weekly housekeeping and linen service as part of the rent. Plus one meal in the restaurant styled dining room [or one could opt for all 3 meals at a cost]. Dad was happy as a clam being there among people of his own generation. The women were all dressed in their Sunday best for dinner :) Rent was around $5k a month.
Fourth option is Assisted Living. My Dad eventually moved to that stage as he needed Memory Care. His apartment was the size of a college dorm room. He had daily housekeeping and linen service, plus 3 meals in the dining room. He also liked this section of the facility. Rent was between $6k-$7k per month.
If funds are an issue, then the senior can contact Medicaid [which is different from Medicare] to see what programs are available for them in their State. Medicaid will pay for room/board and care in a nursing home.
Options for what, housing, home care, rides, shopping and food prep, balancing the cheque book?
A personal example, my Mum at 85 is POA for friends who are a similar age. Although the couple has 2 children, one lives overseas and the other over 1000 miles away. Mum has helped organize the sale of their home, getting them settled into nursing homes, taking on caring for their cat and much more. Doctor's appointments, banking, lawyer appointments to sell the house. Calling creditors, selling vehicles etc. Basically taking care of everything involved in getting two seniors with different medical needs settled into nursing homes, and clearing out a hose for sale.
Do you have someone you trust who can help you? It does not have to be family.
A fiduciary. Often banks can work in your behalf as well. Can you give us more information? Are you asking about financial help, about living help, about medical POA help? More info would be so helpful.
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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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
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.
One option is to hire caregivers to come into the home for one or three shifts. It depends on what the senior needs help with. This can become very expensive. My Dad had this, and it worked out very well for him.
Second option is to move to a 55+ community that has options for senior help later down the road. Such as having an assisted living building on-site. The cost depends if one purchases their condo or rents.
Third option is to move to a senior facility into Independent Living. My Dad eventually did that and he had a nice size 2 bedroom, full size living room, and full size kitchen apartment. The facility had weekly housekeeping and linen service as part of the rent. Plus one meal in the restaurant styled dining room [or one could opt for all 3 meals at a cost]. Dad was happy as a clam being there among people of his own generation. The women were all dressed in their Sunday best for dinner :) Rent was around $5k a month.
Fourth option is Assisted Living. My Dad eventually moved to that stage as he needed Memory Care. His apartment was the size of a college dorm room. He had daily housekeeping and linen service, plus 3 meals in the dining room. He also liked this section of the facility. Rent was between $6k-$7k per month.
If funds are an issue, then the senior can contact Medicaid [which is different from Medicare] to see what programs are available for them in their State. Medicaid will pay for room/board and care in a nursing home.
A personal example, my Mum at 85 is POA for friends who are a similar age. Although the couple has 2 children, one lives overseas and the other over 1000 miles away. Mum has helped organize the sale of their home, getting them settled into nursing homes, taking on caring for their cat and much more. Doctor's appointments, banking, lawyer appointments to sell the house. Calling creditors, selling vehicles etc. Basically taking care of everything involved in getting two seniors with different medical needs settled into nursing homes, and clearing out a hose for sale.
Do you have someone you trust who can help you? It does not have to be family.