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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.
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How true whenever someone from a company caregiving came to watch my wife,that's all they ever did.talk,BS was all that was ever done.Others would come and leave my wife by herself,I got it free but I quit even that! Worthless ,lazy asses,bad times with these companies,johnnycares.
For those who have siblings who think they are entilted to their parents money after they pass just tell their money is meant for their care they saved it for that reason they could have spent it all on vacations etc, but they were frugal and that money is meant to be used for their care and if a family member is doing the care that is fine and usually much better. These days it is very hard to put money away,
I am caring for my dad myself. If ever I do need outside help I have a ton of friends who are cna's that I have worked with through the years and my kids to help me out..
I think a nanny cam is great or if a neighbor can come in at odd times in this day and age we have to live with being watches almost all the time some of our private aides were lazy when I was home I can not imagine how they would have been when I was away-but had to have some chill time I wish I could name one agency that should never be used but that would not be legal but person to person I tell my friends to advoid that one. You really need to check around with others in your local area.
I agree, what happens is you normally get people who didnt get an education and cannot do anything else. I have called and interviewed over 100 in the past years and I do a background check and liscense check on them all. I also hav a nanny cam and can watch them when I am not home. I have finally gotten 2 fabulous woman.
I work for a company that goes to the homes to care for it's clients, and I don't want to scare you, but care contract or not, you have to be 100% careful of anyone taking care of your dad. At my office's monthly meetings we hear about our employees sleeping on the couch, eating their food, and so much more. Most of the time even the people doing the care only think of it as a job. And sadly nothing more. Especially if he is blind, he cant see what they are doing, and if he has any dementia he may not remember. Most of the time as people age they wont report any abuse because they feel like they have become a burden. It's terrible. sorry I couldn't answer your question, just felt a need to respond to you. Good luck I hope everything goes well.
Thank you Austin, I plan on keeping him with me till the end. I have worked as a cna for 29 yrs and have done alzhiemers, hospice, quadraplegics, and children from 6 months to 102 adults. I am the only one he has. I do everything for him from sun up to sun down. He is also blind and I am his entertainment, excercise class and I read to him.
Sanderella, excellent! I also have a care contract and get 8 hours a day and she goes to daycare when I work. I signed as the c/c as her DPOA because she was in competent in the lawyers eyes. This money DOES count as spend down money towards Medicaid and she will qualify when her estate is all gone. The siblings are furious its going to her care and not them and thats too bad, they dont help. I take all receipts and computer spread sheet to an accountant yearly now, paid for by the estate also, and he told me I wasnt getting enough money per hour, but I was doing exactly what was fair and legal in handling my Moms affairs. Good for you, I am glad someone else is relizing whats out there for us at least for our hard work .
It sounds like a good plan and was endorsed by a lawyer and since you worked in the field it sounds ok as long as you are aware of thw look back period which is now at 5 years and will most likely increase in the years to come and can proved what the money was used for if he needs medicaide and that you would be the one paying the money back if it were me I would run it by his lawyer who handles his affairs if this lawyer is not the same-I would hate for you to have to give the money back at some point when his care could no longer be provided by you.
I dont ever plan on him going to a nursing home. I was a home health aid in hospice and cared for patients 6 months to 102. I already have my name on all assets since 2003. I was told by a lawyer that anything that has his name on will be taken if he fails in time.
Do you have a question or just want feedback on your situation? Contract? With who? If he has dementia and has been diagnosed by a doctor, the contract might not stand up in court. I would think that being his POA and health or medical PoA is enough. If you're doing this to assure siblings that he's well cared for, then good on you. If you're doing it to pay yourself with his funds then be careful. Should you have to apply for state assistance on his behalf, there is a look back period and, contract or not, if your "charges" are excessive, he could be penalized. If you have a specific question or concern, please relay that.
It just states what I do for him in each day seven days a week. Seeing that I'm his 24 hr care giver I have him around the clock brkft lun and supper., excercise, entertainment and personal care. I set a fixed rate for the week and he signed it. I am his power of attorney and his health conservative.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
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.
I am his power of attorney and his health conservative.
Are you talking about advance directives? (medical)?
It is always better to be prepared before the information is needed! God Bless.