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What an interesting concept. It is apparently for caregivers to temporarily experience the process of aging. No doubt it would generate a lot more empathy and perhaps help the caregivers performance.
It would also provide a peek at what our own futures might hold, and therefore help us with realistic healthcare directives.
It is a Big Deal technology investment. Is there a clinic or center near you where you could use this? Does insurance pay? It appears like it would be costly.
The Assisted Living Facility where my daughter works is an exercise aid uses a poor-man's version of this for training purposes. Everyone on staff had to go through this -- cooks, cleaners, aides -- everyone in both the regular ALF and in the memory care section. When is was your turn you wore glasses that blurred your vision, and a headset that distorted what you heard. You were given a set of 5 simple tasks, such as get a towel from a shelf and bring it to the bed. My daughter was totally amazed at the experience. She is an empathetic and helpful person to start with, but, oh my!, she had a new perspective on working with her clients. She was filled with anxiety. She couldn't remember all five simple tasks. She was worried about what would happen if she couldn't "pass the test." It was a miserable and eye-opening experience.
Thanks for bringing this up. I've never heard of this technology and found it interesting.
Thanks Jeanne, haven’t seen it near me, just recently read about it and then saw the New York Times article about it. You bring up a good point about it helping to write realistic healthcare directives, hadn’t thought of that. I’ve done the experience in college with time with no vision and time using a wheelchair, certainly enlightening, but a moment in time compared to those dealing with these situations 24/7
It's my belief that if you don't already have awareness and empathy putting on a suit isn't going to give it to you. I walk through the world constantly seeing barriers that must frustrate people with physical limitations, and I strive to learn about the experiences of others who are different from me. I am no longer amazed that so many who work with the elderly are so "blind", but I do sometimes wonder what exactly drew them into caring professions.
What interesting technology. Being that I am now in my early 70's, I am experiencing my own age decline.... like squatting down on the floor then trying to get back up, ah Houston we have a problem !! Seriously, I never had this problem until last year.
Too bad not everyone could experience this r70i to get a better understanding or to see a webinar. I knew nothing about what my parents were experiencing when it came to physical activities. I had nothing to relate too.
I know I have read on the forum where some Grandchildren who are caring for a Grandparent are complaining that the Grandparent is lazy. Huge difference between being lazy and not being physically able to do things. This knowledge would be a great help for such caregivers !!
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.
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.
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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.
It would also provide a peek at what our own futures might hold, and therefore help us with realistic healthcare directives.
It is a Big Deal technology investment. Is there a clinic or center near you where you could use this? Does insurance pay? It appears like it would be costly.
The Assisted Living Facility where my daughter works is an exercise aid uses a poor-man's version of this for training purposes. Everyone on staff had to go through this -- cooks, cleaners, aides -- everyone in both the regular ALF and in the memory care section. When is was your turn you wore glasses that blurred your vision, and a headset that distorted what you heard. You were given a set of 5 simple tasks, such as get a towel from a shelf and bring it to the bed. My daughter was totally amazed at the experience. She is an empathetic and helpful person to start with, but, oh my!, she had a new perspective on working with her clients. She was filled with anxiety. She couldn't remember all five simple tasks. She was worried about what would happen if she couldn't "pass the test." It was a miserable and eye-opening experience.
Thanks for bringing this up. I've never heard of this technology and found it interesting.
Too bad not everyone could experience this r70i to get a better understanding or to see a webinar. I knew nothing about what my parents were experiencing when it came to physical activities. I had nothing to relate too.
I know I have read on the forum where some Grandchildren who are caring for a Grandparent are complaining that the Grandparent is lazy. Huge difference between being lazy and not being physically able to do things. This knowledge would be a great help for such caregivers !!