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Were you actually at the doctor's appointment with your Mom when they assessed her brain as "right on"? Or did she go alone and then come home and tell you this? Ask her what kind of test she took and what her score/result was. If she can't or won't tell you this she probably never had such a test, or did and did not do well on it.
Or, it is possible she has a UTI which would "suddenly" cause her to have strange behavior. It you suspect a UTI, it needs to be treated with antibiotics, so please take her to her Doctor or Urgent Care for testing.
If she' resistant to going you could tell her a "therapeutic fib" that her primarry doctor wants her to come back to discuss something else or for routine bloodwork, whatever story works. Once there discretely pass the staff a note saying who you are and to please test her cognition and also for a UTI. At this appointment please request the HIPAA Medical Representative form and have your Mom designate you as her MR so the doctor can tell you her test results with her having to be present.
Looking for something? Wanting to see what was available?
Actually sounds like something I would do at my brother's facility. In fact, I did. They had a snack room and I was curious, as to whether they marked containers, as to what was available and etc. Hee hee, but I AM 80.
Anyway, I would start with asking her why she was casing out the supplies.
At the age of 97 I am venturing to guess that her brain is not all that "right on," unless the Dr. meant for her age. Her behavior at your community room is not all that strange and you certainly can't say that because of what she did that she has dementia. Sounds like she was just checking things out. Just enjoy your mom and her many quirks, because at 97, you know her time here on earth is very limited.
Did you mention to her that you didn't think it was appropriate? If not, why? Her reaction might tell you a lot.
Be aware for other signs of - whatever. Sometimes it's not the individual quirks but the aggregate quirks that tell us what we need to know about our LOs.
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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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.
Or, it is possible she has a UTI which would "suddenly" cause her to have strange behavior. It you suspect a UTI, it needs to be treated with antibiotics, so please take her to her Doctor or Urgent Care for testing.
If she' resistant to going you could tell her a "therapeutic fib" that her primarry doctor wants her to come back to discuss something else or for routine bloodwork, whatever story works. Once there discretely pass the staff a note saying who you are and to please test her cognition and also for a UTI. At this appointment please request the HIPAA Medical Representative form and have your Mom designate you as her MR so the doctor can tell you her test results with her having to be present.
Wanting to see what was available?
Actually sounds like something I would do at my brother's facility. In fact, I did. They had a snack room and I was curious, as to whether they marked containers, as to what was available and etc. Hee hee, but I AM 80.
Anyway, I would start with asking her why she was casing out the supplies.
Her behavior at your community room is not all that strange and you certainly can't say that because of what she did that she has dementia. Sounds like she was just checking things out.
Just enjoy your mom and her many quirks, because at 97, you know her time here on earth is very limited.
Be aware for other signs of - whatever. Sometimes it's not the individual quirks but the aggregate quirks that tell us what we need to know about our LOs.