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If you intervene, you're enabling this person to avoid medical care that could help them. For how long would you be willing to do this? Until they fall and lie on the floor for hours or days with a broken hip? Until they drive their car into a group of children waiting for a school bus?
You haven't told us much, but because you suspect dementia I assume that this person is showing cognitive decline. Please call Adult Protective Services or their relatives if they have some. Dementia isn't something you can slap a bandaid on. It is a serious illness, and the treatment isn't Do-It-Yourself. This person needs medical care! If you truly want to help, see that he/she gets it.
If you can't bring yourself to make sure they see a doctor, then stay out of it altogether, because maybe someone else will help to get them what they need.
What MACinCT responded is correct. There are many other medical/health issues that can include cognitive problems as a symptom: a UTI, dehydration, high blood pressure, thyroid problem, diabetes, brain tumor, over- or under-medication of prescription drugs, etc.
If this senior is not doing well in their home, no one should be inserting themselves to help as this actually delays the only sustainable solution: calling APS to intervene. If this senior doesn't have any family or a PoA, then APS *is* the solution for them and they need it sooner rather than later. If you help then APS will think things are better than they are. They need to see the actual state this person is in when left to their own devices.
Dementia is diagnosed by several types of cognitive tests and not all given in one day. There is s blood test for genetic comparisons, MRI and CT to differentiate and there is a PET scan available in certain locations. The PCP can screen but a good diagnosis will come from the geriatric specialists. If you were hoping for one test tells all, if something came up positive, you still have a resistant person who will not see a doctor. You might have to wait for a serious accident before you can ask for help. Sad.
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.
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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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i.e. Had her draw say 10:15.
She would practice drawing a clock before her neurologist appointments.
You haven't told us much, but because you suspect dementia I assume that this person is showing cognitive decline. Please call Adult Protective Services or their relatives if they have some. Dementia isn't something you can slap a bandaid on. It is a serious illness, and the treatment isn't Do-It-Yourself. This person needs medical care! If you truly want to help, see that he/she gets it.
If you can't bring yourself to make sure they see a doctor, then stay out of it altogether, because maybe someone else will help to get them what they need.
If this senior is not doing well in their home, no one should be inserting themselves to help as this actually delays the only sustainable solution: calling APS to intervene. If this senior doesn't have any family or a PoA, then APS *is* the solution for them and they need it sooner rather than later. If you help then APS will think things are better than they are. They need to see the actual state this person is in when left to their own devices.
Just keep reporting them to APS until they act.
If you were hoping for one test tells all, if something came up positive, you still have a resistant person who will not see a doctor. You might have to wait for a serious accident before you can ask for help. Sad.