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Sometimes there is no choice. The person with dementia has to be admitted to the hospital or move to a care center, etc. It can take them quite a while to adjust to the new surroundings, and they may never adjust to a short stay in the hospital. If possible, I recommend a family member staying in the hospital with them.
Routine and familiar surrounding can be very comforting and stabilizing for some people with dementia. Others benefit from new stimulation. The neurologist who treated my husband, Coy, believed he would benefit from new experiences and stimulation. His exact words were "Novelty-seeking experiences are therapeutic."
So, novelty we sought. In the ten years of his dementia we visited two national parks, flew to visit friends in another state. Took Amtrak sleeper car to visit relative. (Sleeping car was a novelty for both of us!) We spent nights in motels. Had a car trip to friends in a nearby state. Took a cruise. Visited local museums. Ate in a variety of restaurants near home.
The only adverse reaction to all of this was Coy would get tired. I did too! Sleep is a good remedy for that.
The one constant with all of these different surroundings was that I was with him. The people we visited were familiar to him. He liked reading brochures and talking about our trips before we went. He enjoyed them. He loved looking at the pictures and showing them off when we got home. We got a lot of mileage out of those "novelty-seeking experiences."
I expect a lot of posters are going to tell you to make as few changes to surroundings as possible. And I expect that in many, many cases that is excellent advice. But it isn't always true. You really have to know the person with dementia, and try short excursions to test the waters.
And, of course, sometimes a change is necessary. Don't beat yourself up if that is the case. Do the best you can to maintain some parts of the daily routine.
I am one that will tell you make as few changes as possible. My mom, when away from home, became very disoriented. It was hard for her to go anywhere even places she frequented before her Alzheimer's had taken firm hold. Even when we went to dinner out (and we went early because of her sundowning) we would arrive home and mom had no idea where we were. She had lived in that house for nearly fifty years. One time her husband's daughter was visiting from out of town and mom thought his daughter was a girlfriend! Mom was a very jealous person. She did enjoy getting out, but it was coming back that was very hard for her. Partially because of the time of day.
Overnights? Nearly impossible. An out of town wedding for my son thank goodness other relatives were responsible for her that night. She wandered the place they stayed all night long wanting to go home. No one got any sleep that night. There were six of them staying there.
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:
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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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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.
Routine and familiar surrounding can be very comforting and stabilizing for some people with dementia. Others benefit from new stimulation. The neurologist who treated my husband, Coy, believed he would benefit from new experiences and stimulation. His exact words were "Novelty-seeking experiences are therapeutic."
So, novelty we sought. In the ten years of his dementia we visited two national parks, flew to visit friends in another state. Took Amtrak sleeper car to visit relative. (Sleeping car was a novelty for both of us!) We spent nights in motels. Had a car trip to friends in a nearby state. Took a cruise. Visited local museums. Ate in a variety of restaurants near home.
The only adverse reaction to all of this was Coy would get tired. I did too! Sleep is a good remedy for that.
The one constant with all of these different surroundings was that I was with him. The people we visited were familiar to him. He liked reading brochures and talking about our trips before we went. He enjoyed them. He loved looking at the pictures and showing them off when we got home. We got a lot of mileage out of those "novelty-seeking experiences."
I expect a lot of posters are going to tell you to make as few changes to surroundings as possible. And I expect that in many, many cases that is excellent advice. But it isn't always true. You really have to know the person with dementia, and try short excursions to test the waters.
And, of course, sometimes a change is necessary. Don't beat yourself up if that is the case. Do the best you can to maintain some parts of the daily routine.
Overnights? Nearly impossible. An out of town wedding for my son thank goodness other relatives were responsible for her that night. She wandered the place they stayed all night long wanting to go home. No one got any sleep that night. There were six of them staying there.