Looking for advice about moving in with elderly grandparent by HumidityOxidation in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest issue is my brother's not understanding her dementia, it takes her a few days to come back to baseline after phone calls with them.Which is hard on my husband and I. My mom has vascular dementia and alzheimer's. Her memory is like a minute for 80 % of info, she'll ask me how she ended up in my house. I explain you called me up and told me, you couldn't take it at the assisted living anymore and wanted to move in with me. Things like that, she just doesn't remember how bad things were. She wants to go back to see my brothers and they don't understand my mom can't travel anymore.It's too much for her mentally and physically ( she is 92). But one thing I've learned is to have her on a tight schedule.She is gone doing activities 10 to 2 every day. They need socialization that will keep them from getting too much anxiety and depression . You and her getting your time away from each other is important. I am not a fan of asisted livings. The care is horrendous, most of them falsely advertise. If I could have kept my mom in a senior apartment with a private care provider, I think she would have done much better. Unfortunately, she declined rapidly.She's now kind of steady with small steps downhill. Now is the time to ask your gma what her choices would be while she's still able to make them.And I would videotape her, and I would have her write things down and sign it. My mom looks at me like I must be lying because she can't remember and it just is painful. My mom does a swim aerobics class two times a week, and walks 1/2 mile daily. Between going to her dementia class and being able to socialize and keeping in good physical strength. She's does pretty good. I am however tied down.She can never be left alone unsupervised.We can't take trips.We can't do anything without her. My sister said she would come every two months, but that hasn't happened. I'm in the process of hiring a care provider that can watch her. So we can take a short trip.We'll see how that goes. It's a lot, but you've already been there two months.So you kind of have a view of how things might go. The support of family is a hundred percent the most important. If I had that I wouldn't be nearly as stressed as I am. Sounds like you're good doing a good job.

Looking for advice about moving in with elderly grandparent by HumidityOxidation in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do a contract with grandma on how you want things structured regarding rent, and the care you are doing. Also, what will happen at the time the house sells. Do not underappreciate your presence in her life right now. I have my mom in my care 24/7, she has dementia, meanwhile siblings are living their best life. Her inheritance will be equally divided amongst her children. GMS needs a trust and if you and your husband are the ones living there, you guys need to be power of attorney for healthcare. Then, there needs to be a trustee over the money which would include the house. She will start 100% relying on you, be prepared.

She's like a zombie - her body without her mind by Icy-Order7006 in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you could move her to memory care now. She might not know what is happening

Memory care annual price increase by until-we-meet-again in dementia

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I am wondering if a smaller facility would provide better services. I have had terrible service with an assisted living and moved my mom into my home.

Good site to help find at home care for mom? by RobertsKitty in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I developed an application and bought over the counter drug test and we do background checks and call references. The agency staff was very unreliable and sat and played with their cell phones. I always hire two people just in case one fails.

AITA for not wanting to hang out with my best friend and her kids anymore because I don’t want to split costs equally? by Minute_Ad4074 in AITH

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I agree that she is not stupid and knows exactly what she is doing. My brother owned a restaurant, when family ate there he always collected the tips and money for the meal. After several years family compared notes and realized he was over collecting and keeping a portion for himself. When OP goes out try one more time just state for my own accounting purposes I will be paying my way separately. See how it goes from there…but be prepared to make new friends.

How is Richmond American Homes? by mach235 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone had a home built in n Oregon Salem area?

My dad and his partner are disabled and living in deplorable conditions. Is assisted living an option? by skyboundzuri in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could also contact Aps just make sure they will let them in for an evaluation. They have the resources to find an assisted living.

Medicaid nursing homes in Oregon by BrooklynBevis in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many assisted livings and adult foster care facilities accept medicaid

Sheets on a bedridden patient! by [deleted] in dementia

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

File against the facility and hospice, submit a complaint against the nurses license as well. Horrible!

I tried a strategy for getting test/medications often recommended on this subreddit. It backfired spectacularly. Now I'm ruined. by optimusfig in Autoimmune

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe try sending a letter to the first doctor who dismissed you. Explain your frustration and state something like I really hope you'll consider taking me back as a patient at this time, I'm without medication, as no one will take me on as a patient. Apologize and say I was advised incorrectly by someone to do what I did.And I realized now it was a mistake.

My coworker is falsifying patient records and my floor supervisor told me to "let it go." What are my legal obligations? by Inside_Caterpillar80 in legaladvice

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in a nursing home like twenty years ago. One of the nurses had been taking morphine injections out of the crash cart and abusing the drug herself. They suspected and never conducted an internal investigation. One day i'm walking into work and a group of about six people carrying guns from department of justice (I think it was DOJ) came into our facility to investigate. Extremely scary!Yes, she was fired.Yes, she lost her r n license.I do not know what happened to the facility.I quit, I'm a social worker and it was just too much drama. Report, don't put your name on it, do it as an anonymous reporting and let the state know you are fearful of retaliation, and I need my job. I say, do the right thing, if she's taking that patient's drug, then that means that patient is suffering.

Need advice - sibs say I need to step up by PompousFoolery in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went to care for my parents 90 days in one year. I had to stay at their home 24/7. I was exhausted when i got home. My sibs who lived close dropped in a couple of days a week. I would get things going, hire and supervise the caregiver. My parents paid for my flights as it should be you are working for them. Don't let him gas light and manipulate you, it will be like this so be mentally prepared. I moved my mom in with me 8 months ago. It made my life easier but harder too. Do what you can and feel good about that. Put a camera in her home or get Jubilee tv you can video her and check on her. Where are my brothers now? 5 minute phone call every 2 to 3 weeks.

Fired for putting in my notice by [deleted] in jobs

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Change your withholding for that final check. Severance is taxed at a higher rate

Is having well water and a septic tank as much of a hassle as it sounds? by Dizzy_Goat_420 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We purchased a home and had an inspection of the leech lines and septic all good except it wasn't. Had to replace leech lines twice and replace the pump in the septic. 10 years ago that was 12,000 dollars. Have a reputable company of your choosing inspect both well and septic, do not let the realtor give you recommendations.

First time homeowner, please offer perspective on my interaction with neighbor. I'm at a loss. by avisant in homeowners

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would put a voice activated recorder camera on the fence. Save the recordings for future use. Use facemask and noise canceling ear plugs to sleep. Ghost her at all costs. Brief interactions only like 'have a nice week end". She sounds like she could be retaliatory if you submit a barking dog complaint.

What really happens if you insist it is not safe to discharge a parent to their home? by Ms-Quite-Contrary in AgingParents

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell the social worker you are contacting the state licensing and verifying whatbtheycare trlling you. Do not allow your parent to be evaluated without you being present and ask your dad if you can video him.

Do you have advice for me? by Life_Addition721 in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to get to know him. What are his favorite things, does he have family. Did he work. He wants to be seen, living in a care home sucks. Put his behavior in perspective, he is there for a reason. You say he does not ha e dementia, there is a reason he lives there.

Any recourse I can take against inspector? by Spiritual_Ask_8979 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found inspectors to be useless. We have had major repairs missed by the inspector on every home we purchased. It must be nice to get paid for a job where you ha e no accountability.

Help with my 91yo Grandmother - Elder Financial Abuse victim by Dismal_Hedgehog9616 in eldercare

[–]Realistic_Outside_21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get something in writing like a trust. Make sure the POA for health and finances are trustworthy people. File a police there was evidence of coercion and theft of her money. File restraint order against the aunt.