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Fall risks, spoiled food, or other threats to wellbeing
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I believe that unless a licensed professional has actually been in the throe's of caregiving themselves for a period of time, they really can't understand fully what we as caregivers go through. It's been my experience that better than a psychologist is an actual caregiver support group where you can share with others who know and understand exactly what you're going through. I found my local support group 4 1/2 years ago now, by "Googling" support groups in my area. We used to meet twice a week in person, until Covid, then both meetings went on Zoom. We are back in person now for our Wednesday meeting, but still on Zoom for the Friday one. And even though my husband has been dead for almost 2 years now, I still attend to be able to help others as I have been helped. No one understands better than someone who has walked or is walking in your shoes, and support groups are free. I HIGHLY recommend one to everyone who is doing the hardest job there is of caregiving. I wish you the very best and I hope you find the help you need.
Is there an Adult Day Program in your area? I think that many places that have programs like that have Social Workers that might be able to give you a few suggestions. If you contact the Alzheimer's Association they may also have resources. www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900
Many areas have "Memory Café" programs and that would connect you with others that are experiencing the same problems you are. And the Memory Café is a "Dementia friendly" atmosphere, you can bring your loved one with dementia without having to worry about all the things you typically have to worry about when taking someone with dementia out. I have found that Support Groups are a great way to vent, get information, give information and in general learn from people. Not all Support Groups are created equal so you might have to try one for a few meetings before you find one that has a "vibe" that you like.
for a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist that can listen, provide feedback to what you are saying and if need be prescribe medication that will help you talk to your doctor and ask for referrals. You mentioned that your doctor prescribed medication but you have not started. What is your concern? If it will help you there is no harm in taking a prescribed medication. The problem comes with some that "self medicate" with other drugs, alcohol and even food that there is a problem. You take Tylenol, Aleve for an ache or pain, you might take a medication for High Blood Pressure, one for Cholesterol, maybe another for allergies. Taking a medication for depression, anxiety should be looked at the same way. You take it because you need to , when you no longer need to you stop. (And like with any other medication check with your doctor before stopping)
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:
A.
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.
Above is a link to therapists in Hackensack who specialize in elderly person's issues in general.
Good luck!
It's been my experience that better than a psychologist is an actual caregiver support group where you can share with others who know and understand exactly what you're going through.
I found my local support group 4 1/2 years ago now, by "Googling" support groups in my area. We used to meet twice a week in person, until Covid, then both meetings went on Zoom. We are back in person now for our Wednesday meeting, but still on Zoom for the Friday one. And even though my husband has been dead for almost 2 years now, I still attend to be able to help others as I have been helped.
No one understands better than someone who has walked or is walking in your shoes, and support groups are free. I HIGHLY recommend one to everyone who is doing the hardest job there is of caregiving.
I wish you the very best and I hope you find the help you need.
I think that many places that have programs like that have Social Workers that might be able to give you a few suggestions.
If you contact the Alzheimer's Association they may also have resources.
www.alz.org
1-800-272-3900
Many areas have "Memory Café" programs and that would connect you with others that are experiencing the same problems you are. And the Memory Café is a "Dementia friendly" atmosphere, you can bring your loved one with dementia without having to worry about all the things you typically have to worry about when taking someone with dementia out.
I have found that Support Groups are a great way to vent, get information, give information and in general learn from people. Not all Support Groups are created equal so you might have to try one for a few meetings before you find one that has a "vibe" that you like.
for a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist that can listen, provide feedback to what you are saying and if need be prescribe medication that will help you talk to your doctor and ask for referrals.
You mentioned that your doctor prescribed medication but you have not started.
What is your concern?
If it will help you there is no harm in taking a prescribed medication. The problem comes with some that "self medicate" with other drugs, alcohol and even food that there is a problem.
You take Tylenol, Aleve for an ache or pain, you might take a medication for High Blood Pressure, one for Cholesterol, maybe another for allergies. Taking a medication for depression, anxiety should be looked at the same way. You take it because you need to , when you no longer need to you stop. (And like with any other medication check with your doctor before stopping)
I recently picked up a good book by an Occupational Therapist who also has online videos on YouTube. Her name is Teepa Snow. I think she is fabulous.
She has been in the trenches for years' and is so on the mark about caregiving.
Dementia Caregiver Guide (Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care techniques for caregiving, Alzheimer's, and other forms of dementia).
I hope you find this helpful.