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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.
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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Your loved one may not require home care or assisted living services at this time. However, continue to monitor their condition for changes and consider occasional in-home care services for help as needed.
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My mother asked me to quit my job ($300.00 a week) and move in to be her full time caregiver. She did a lot for me in my lifetime and we agreed that this would be my way of paying her back. I slept in the same bed, washed her, dressed her, cooked, cleaned, shopped, doctor appointment, companionship. I did this for 3.5 years with only a few weekends off a year. My big mistake was not getting something in writing. She passes away, and my brother think I don't deserve anything for my 24/7 care for her, because I lived here for free. I would appreciate any advice or direction. Would it do any good to see a lawyer?
Just a bit of advice having had two very bad carers when you hire someone make sure you pop home a few times when they dont expect you to make sure they are doing thier job right. This keeps them on thier toes!
If you hire someone through a newspaper, always call the references. In addition, it could be good idea to test them out for a few days, for example, have them work a week-end (of course, with pay) to see how they fit in with your family before actually hiring them. In my family, a main problem has been finding paid caregivers who are reliable. Quite a number of them would call in sick a lot or would say that their car broke down. If you can find someone who is reliable you have struck gold.
Agree. I would start with a reputable elder care company and make sure they are liscenced and insured; conduct background checks. Clearly identify the position responsibilities and care needs; expectations up front. Understand vacation, illness and/or other time off or leave for this live in. Get references from recent persons or families that have had this same caregiver.
Secondly, understand what this person can or cannot do. For example, in my case a live-in didn't turn out to be an option because my mom wouldn't sleep thru the night and constantly needed watched. This required two 12-hr shift CNAs instead of live-in care which we had hoped for and was more cost effective. So understand the needs and that these care needs can change over time.
Lastly, if there is substantial cash, valuables, etc. in the home, you should put those in a safe, locked secure closet/space or off-site (safety deposit box or other) BEFORE you hire the live-in so that there will be no questions should these items get misplaced or disappear.
Lastly, make sure the personalities will match for your loved one AND for you. I would also advise that you or trusted friend or neighbor be able to visit frequently in initial months to oversee the level of care and make sure it meets your needs and expectations.
Make sure you feel comfortable with the person you hire. You will be living with that person. If it takes a few interviews to find the caregiver you mesh with well, then conduct several interviews.
Be careful hiring a live-in! Familiarity really can breed contempt, abuse, financial and emotional exploitation. ALWAYS check a number of references and do not hire someone because they "seem so nice". Objectivity and clearheaded reasoning is needed. Have someone more objective and less stressed than you also interview the person. Please use caution!
You can go through an in-home care agency (advised if you aren't sure of your responsibilities as an employer, which you may become if you hire an independent person). If you want to assume the responsiblities of an employer, you can advertise, but be sure to do an appropriate background check and credential check. Good luck, Carol
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").
B.
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.
E.
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.
Secondly, understand what this person can or cannot do. For example, in my case a live-in didn't turn out to be an option because my mom wouldn't sleep thru the night and constantly needed watched. This required two 12-hr shift CNAs instead of live-in care which we had hoped for and was more cost effective. So understand the needs and that these care needs can change over time.
Lastly, if there is substantial cash, valuables, etc. in the home, you should put those in a safe, locked secure closet/space or off-site (safety deposit box or other) BEFORE you hire the live-in so that there will be no questions should these items get misplaced or disappear.
Lastly, make sure the personalities will match for your loved one AND for you. I would also advise that you or trusted friend or neighbor be able to visit frequently in initial months to oversee the level of care and make sure it meets your needs and expectations.
Good luck,
Carol