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Yes, I think you should start with your case worker. It may be true that you are an excellent resident and the facility would like to keep you, but your case worker's job is to work in your best interests. Maybe your worker will jump right in and help you. Or maybe he or she will try to talk you out of moving. Listen carefully the reasons. If they don't seem genuine to you, you can talk to an ombudsman about your concerns. This is a person hired by the state to look into conflicts and complaints concerning residential facilities.
You mentioned a sister. Could she help you through this process?
I don't know exactly how the process to get a new court order works, but I think you should be prepared with a list of evidence that you can now take care of yourself, and also what plans you have to prevent problems. For example, if drinking causes problems for you, how will you be able to stay away from drinking? Be prepared to explain this.
And here is something to think about: if you have mild dementia now, you are likely to have moderate dementia some day, and then after that, perhaps severe dementia. No one knows how soon this may happen. Perhaps you'll have many years of independent living ahead of you. But if your dementia gets worse, you may be less and less able to live on your own. The real problem is that you may not recognize that. Is there someone (your sister?) who sees you often and who you could trust to keep an eye on you for that? Could you have a case worker who would check on you quarterly or so, to make sure you are still safe living on your own?
If it turns out that you can't get authorization to move, are there things that could be changed for you where you are that would give you more independence? Go for the move, first. And if that doesn't pan out, discuss the possibility of changes where you are with your case worker.
I'm 52,always lived on my own or sober housing in different states briefly,& decided to move back to Wi. because my sister was saying that it was becoming time consuming,I moved back,realised my mother was worse off than I expected,started drinking,which I should not have done,not knowing I had dementia,& that put me here
And you are now thinking that you would like to again live on your own?
Since you are there by court order, I imagine that you would have to convince the court that you are now able to live independently. Do you have a case worker who can guide you through the steps to start this reevaluation process?
Yes I do have a casmanager/soial worker,is that who I could be directing my involvement in moving on,I'm afraid that because I do'nt have any needs like the rest of the residents here,that I'm perfect,so they do'nt want me to move on
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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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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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.
You mentioned a sister. Could she help you through this process?
I don't know exactly how the process to get a new court order works, but I think you should be prepared with a list of evidence that you can now take care of yourself, and also what plans you have to prevent problems. For example, if drinking causes problems for you, how will you be able to stay away from drinking? Be prepared to explain this.
And here is something to think about: if you have mild dementia now, you are likely to have moderate dementia some day, and then after that, perhaps severe dementia. No one knows how soon this may happen. Perhaps you'll have many years of independent living ahead of you. But if your dementia gets worse, you may be less and less able to live on your own. The real problem is that you may not recognize that. Is there someone (your sister?) who sees you often and who you could trust to keep an eye on you for that? Could you have a case worker who would check on you quarterly or so, to make sure you are still safe living on your own?
If it turns out that you can't get authorization to move, are there things that could be changed for you where you are that would give you more independence? Go for the move, first. And if that doesn't pan out, discuss the possibility of changes where you are with your case worker.
I sincerely wish the best for you.
Apparently the court decided that it wasn't in your best interest to live alone. Has anything changed that might change the court's mind?
Since you are there by court order, I imagine that you would have to convince the court that you are now able to live independently. Do you have a case worker who can guide you through the steps to start this reevaluation process?