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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.
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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.
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Mom and Dad own a big house but never go outside to pool or even use half the house. Is it better to sell big house and buy a smaller condo and use the money for their caregivers which is draining the savings account?
Lauras, the big $64,000 question, will your parents want to sell their house and downsize?
Both my parents were in their 90's and Mom refused to move from the house that was no longer elder friendly because of all the stairs, and she and Dad were both fall risks. Mom refused caregivers. Eventually a serious fall caused her to pass.
Dad was now alone, so he called back the caregivers that my Mom had refused, it was costing him $20k per month for 3-shifts. That was a big bite out of his wallet.
Dad later decided the house was too much responsibility at his age plus he was having major issues with the stairs, so he moved to Independent Living.
For my Dad, Independent Living at a senior facility was a great choice. He had a nice size 2 bedroom apartment, large living room, and full size kitchen. The extra bedroom he made it into his home office.
Dad was paying $5k per month and with the savings of $15k per month, he did bring over one of the caregivers for the first shift only. That worked out perfectly for him. He got to see the same smiling face and she was good at making my Dad be in a routine.
Now, about the "stuff" in your parent's house? How would your parents deal with that as they can't bring along everything. It was easy with my Dad, all he was interested in were all his books so many a bookcase found their way into Dad's new apartment. He and his caregiver picked out what he should take and he walked away from everything else. Oh boy, now I got to sort through everything :P
Excellent option! Keeping a large house when you're older and having to pay for maintenance, insurance and taxes is kind of crazy! And it's a lot of work! They will enjoy the move to a smaller space, even if they fight it in the beginning. I wish more seniors had that option!
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.
Both my parents were in their 90's and Mom refused to move from the house that was no longer elder friendly because of all the stairs, and she and Dad were both fall risks. Mom refused caregivers. Eventually a serious fall caused her to pass.
Dad was now alone, so he called back the caregivers that my Mom had refused, it was costing him $20k per month for 3-shifts. That was a big bite out of his wallet.
Dad later decided the house was too much responsibility at his age plus he was having major issues with the stairs, so he moved to Independent Living.
For my Dad, Independent Living at a senior facility was a great choice. He had a nice size 2 bedroom apartment, large living room, and full size kitchen. The extra bedroom he made it into his home office.
Dad was paying $5k per month and with the savings of $15k per month, he did bring over one of the caregivers for the first shift only. That worked out perfectly for him. He got to see the same smiling face and she was good at making my Dad be in a routine.
Now, about the "stuff" in your parent's house? How would your parents deal with that as they can't bring along everything. It was easy with my Dad, all he was interested in were all his books so many a bookcase found their way into Dad's new apartment. He and his caregiver picked out what he should take and he walked away from everything else. Oh boy, now I got to sort through everything :P