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Which best describes their mobility?
How well are they maintaining their hygiene?
How are they managing their medications?
Does their living environment pose any safety concerns?
Fall risks, spoiled food, or other threats to wellbeing
Are they experiencing any memory loss?
Which best describes your loved one's social life?
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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.
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Mostly Independent
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.
Remember, this assessment is not a substitute for professional advice.
Share a few details and we will match you to trusted home care in your area:
Can you explain your situation more? Are you asking what services the home health aide will provide directly to the spouse of the person with Alzheimer's disease?
Home health care provides medical professionals (nurses, therapists, aides) to help Alzheimer's patients manage medications, maintain mobility, and perform daily living activities safely. Crucially, it allows patients to stay in the comforting, familiar environment of their home while providing vital education, guidance, and respite for family caregivers. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Specialized home health care services for Alzheimer's patients are broken down by the type of support they provide: [1, 2]
Skilled Medical Care
Medication Management: Nurses organize, administer, and monitor medications, ensuring adherence and watching for adverse side effects. [1, 2] Therapy Services: Physical and occupational therapists help patients maintain mobility, improve balance to reduce fall risks, and adapt daily tasks to changing cognitive levels. [1, 2] Symptom & Behavior Monitoring: Professionals monitor for signs of depression, agitation, or wandering, and help implement non-drug strategies to manage these changes. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Daily Living & Personal Care
Assistance with ADLs: Trained home health aides help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding. Nutrition & Hydration: Aides plan and prepare nutritious meals, ensuring patients who might forget to eat or get confused by menus maintain a healthy diet. Homemaking: Light housekeeping, laundry, and running errands allow patients to remain in a safe, clean space. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Family & Caregiver Support
Caregiver Respite: Professional aides provide day-to-day oversight, giving primary family caregivers time to rest, work, or attend to their own needs. [1, 2] Education & Guidance: The care team trains family members on how to effectively communicate with someone with memory loss, manage behavioral changes, and set up a dementia-friendly environment. [1, 2] If you are exploring these services locally, you can use the National Association for Home Care & Hospice agency locator tool or check Medicare eligibility criteria on Medicare.gov to find and fund care in the Ken Caryl area. [1, 2, 3]
To help you find the best support for your situation, it might be helpful to know:
What is the current stage of your loved one's Alzheimer's? What are the primary challenges you are facing as a caregiver (e.g., wandering, medication, personal hygiene)? Are you primarily seeking skilled medical care or daily living assistance?
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.
Specialized home health care services for Alzheimer's patients are broken down by the type of support they provide: [1, 2]
Skilled Medical Care
Medication Management: Nurses organize, administer, and monitor medications, ensuring adherence and watching for adverse side effects. [1, 2]
Therapy Services: Physical and occupational therapists help patients maintain mobility, improve balance to reduce fall risks, and adapt daily tasks to changing cognitive levels. [1, 2]
Symptom & Behavior Monitoring: Professionals monitor for signs of depression, agitation, or wandering, and help implement non-drug strategies to manage these changes. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Daily Living & Personal Care
Assistance with ADLs: Trained home health aides help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
Nutrition & Hydration: Aides plan and prepare nutritious meals, ensuring patients who might forget to eat or get confused by menus maintain a healthy diet.
Homemaking: Light housekeeping, laundry, and running errands allow patients to remain in a safe, clean space. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Family & Caregiver Support
Caregiver Respite: Professional aides provide day-to-day oversight, giving primary family caregivers time to rest, work, or attend to their own needs. [1, 2]
Education & Guidance: The care team trains family members on how to effectively communicate with someone with memory loss, manage behavioral changes, and set up a dementia-friendly environment. [1, 2]
If you are exploring these services locally, you can use the National Association for Home Care & Hospice agency locator tool or check Medicare eligibility criteria on Medicare.gov to find and fund care in the Ken Caryl area. [1, 2, 3]
To help you find the best support for your situation, it might be helpful to know:
What is the current stage of your loved one's Alzheimer's?
What are the primary challenges you are facing as a caregiver (e.g., wandering, medication, personal hygiene)?
Are you primarily seeking skilled medical care or daily living assistance?