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You contact her PCP. Ask him/her if he can put in an order for Pallitive care. The provider needs a Doctors order to evaluate. If they feel Mom could use the service, they will then admit, her.
What kind of doctors treat her now? E.g., neuro, ortho, internal medicine, etc.
Have any of them raised the PC evaluation issue? If not, may I ask what prompted you to think of it? I assume she's showing signs of physical deterioration given the description of her conditions in your profile.
I think you can just ask one (or more) doctor to evaluate her for PC. A doctor who's been treating her consistently would more qualified to evaluate than someone who only sees her periodically.
Highlight the specific concerns you have when you ask for the evaluation, and raise the issue of how they'll affect her in the short and long term.
From you profile, I would think that the heart disease is probably the most likely to progress more rapidly than the dementias. But I'm not a medical person, and I also believe that the other co-existing factors could negatively impact her other conditions.
I would also ASAP address the UTI. If her behavior has changed since that was D'X'ed, are there new symptoms that make you feel PC is appropriate now?
Thanks for the reply! She has geriatric doctor, (who is horrible by the way) She is completely incontinent, can only say one word or two, cant walk/stand without someone holding her up, has no taste or smell, hence no appetite. Sleeps over 16 - 18 hours a day. Has UTI's constantly, they treat with antibiotics but comes back a few months later, if not weeks later. Teeth are falling out now too, things are just breaking down and I am sure that is the brain shutting down different areas so body starts to fail. Has a caretaker full days during the week, but we need a weekend person now since my dad has no clue how to take care of her anymore and he is losing his mind too (due to side affect of drug he took for a neurological condition he had). We were thinking hospice, but researched a little and saw the Palliative and thought that may be more appropriate.
Can I recommend that you let the doctor decide between palliative care and hospice. They are pretty spot on.
I would call non-profit organizations and ask them for a referral to a good geriatrician. They might even come do the needs assessment and get the doctors orders.
I am sorry that your family is going through this. May she find good care and have a peaceful passing.
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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Have any of them raised the PC evaluation issue? If not, may I ask what prompted you to think of it? I assume she's showing signs of physical deterioration given the description of her conditions in your profile.
I think you can just ask one (or more) doctor to evaluate her for PC. A doctor who's been treating her consistently would more qualified to evaluate than someone who only sees her periodically.
Highlight the specific concerns you have when you ask for the evaluation, and raise the issue of how they'll affect her in the short and long term.
From you profile, I would think that the heart disease is probably the most likely to progress more rapidly than the dementias. But I'm not a medical person, and I also believe that the other co-existing factors could negatively impact her other conditions.
I would also ASAP address the UTI. If her behavior has changed since that was D'X'ed, are there new symptoms that make you feel PC is appropriate now?
I would call non-profit organizations and ask them for a referral to a good geriatrician. They might even come do the needs assessment and get the doctors orders.
I am sorry that your family is going through this. May she find good care and have a peaceful passing.