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Rodger, just read ur first post. Is Mom still in her home, yours or you are living with her? You say in that post that siblings don't help because Mom has always been difficult. You also say you retired and went right into caring for Mom.
I really feel that, like me, you are not a caregiver. And thats OK. My Mom was easy, I can't imagine caring for someone who is difficult. Mom does not get to make decisions for herself. Not when it effects someone elses life. Mom has a house, sell it and place her in a nice Memory Care. Its no longer what she wants, its what she and you need. Your roles have reversed. Believe me, better to be the son visiting than the caregiver. A weight will be taken off your shoulders. Will still need to pick up depends and toiletries but you will be so much happier.
Sorry if you don't think this forum is a good fit. We tend to be blunt and honest at times. We can sympathize to a point but then it becomes, if you want to continue to care for Mom, you just need to put ur big boy pants on and do it. Why try to do her hair when its so much easier to let her hair dresser do it. Hire an aide a few hours a day or week. I was able to find a women who bathed Mom 3x a week for me. No one can do this job 24/7. If she has money, spend it.
Roger, I actually don't know. I sure do recommend Facebook to you. I absolutely love it. It has a Forum for just about ANYTHING and when my brother was first diagnosed with Lewy's I went to FB for a support group and it was an absolute education. There was even a Lewy's Dementia page RUN by a man who HAD IT and lectured around the country about it. Figure that!
Do know that AgingCare itself has a Facebook page. If you ask the question about pages specific to what you want you would get a good list I would think perhaps off that page. I have found many sites for women dealing with breast cancer, and I even found a site specific to a medication, believe it or not. I do mostly art and craft on FB, and such sites as Peeling Paint and Laundry, believe it or not! But there's a world of folks out there. I keep my friends list down to about 70, and feel like I know each person I "know".
I have heard of a few Forums and I think AARP has one? Not sure. I have never gone exploring because I love AC and over 5 years have formed even some "friendships". We are a very unique group I think and exceptionally diverse. I would say that we have a very diverse thought on things as well. So for me this is "home".
Just google "Aging Care Forums" and I would be you have a world of choice. I am so surprised you can manage more/want more than this one. For me it would be hard to find the time as I am already three to four hours every a.m. between Facebook, AC and Nextdoor, to say nothing of catching up with my daughter.
Good luck in your search. Do let us know if you find one you love.
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.
C.
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.
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.
I really feel that, like me, you are not a caregiver. And thats OK. My Mom was easy, I can't imagine caring for someone who is difficult. Mom does not get to make decisions for herself. Not when it effects someone elses life. Mom has a house, sell it and place her in a nice Memory Care. Its no longer what she wants, its what she and you need. Your roles have reversed. Believe me, better to be the son visiting than the caregiver. A weight will be taken off your shoulders. Will still need to pick up depends and toiletries but you will be so much happier.
Sorry if you don't think this forum is a good fit. We tend to be blunt and honest at times. We can sympathize to a point but then it becomes, if you want to continue to care for Mom, you just need to put ur big boy pants on and do it. Why try to do her hair when its so much easier to let her hair dresser do it. Hire an aide a few hours a day or week. I was able to find a women who bathed Mom 3x a week for me. No one can do this job 24/7. If she has money, spend it.
Interesting, lots of info.
I sure do recommend Facebook to you. I absolutely love it. It has a Forum for just about ANYTHING and when my brother was first diagnosed with Lewy's I went to FB for a support group and it was an absolute education. There was even a Lewy's Dementia page RUN by a man who HAD IT and lectured around the country about it. Figure that!
Do know that AgingCare itself has a Facebook page. If you ask the question about pages specific to what you want you would get a good list I would think perhaps off that page. I have found many sites for women dealing with breast cancer, and I even found a site specific to a medication, believe it or not. I do mostly art and craft on FB, and such sites as Peeling Paint and Laundry, believe it or not! But there's a world of folks out there. I keep my friends list down to about 70, and feel like I know each person I "know".
I have heard of a few Forums and I think AARP has one? Not sure. I have never gone exploring because I love AC and over 5 years have formed even some "friendships". We are a very unique group I think and exceptionally diverse. I would say that we have a very diverse thought on things as well. So for me this is "home".
Just google "Aging Care Forums" and I would be you have a world of choice.
I am so surprised you can manage more/want more than this one. For me it would be hard to find the time as I am already three to four hours every a.m. between Facebook, AC and Nextdoor, to say nothing of catching up with my daughter.
Good luck in your search. Do let us know if you find one you love.
I think they may have a Forum.
That would be great information to contribute here.