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I would not permit a caregiver to bring food to my Husband. Not knowing how the food was prepared. What the kitchen is like where the food was prepared. The quality of the products used. Is the caregiver FULLY aware of ALL the allergies my Husband had? That would have been my concerns and that was pre COVID. Now I would also add in... Who would also have access to the kitchen where the food was made? Were all people entering the kitchen wearing masks? Were all people able to keep proper distance? Was the person preparing food wearing gloves once the food was done? (food safety regulations require the use of gloved or utensils to handle food one it is "ready to eat")
You can ask the client or family to get ingredients and you could prepare food in the home since it would be a more controlled environment. If a person does not want to eat that is their choice. You can offer. You can not force. You can bring a utensil with food on it to the mouth if they keep the mouth closed or turn the head that is an indication they do not want to eat.
"We" are so ingrained with the idea that food "fixes" everything. When we were little and sick Mom made soup and we were told.."eat this it will make you feel better" We get good grades and are rewarded with an ice cream. We celebrate happy occasions with a special dinner. We have luncheons after a funeral. We have a bad break up, a bad day we eat a pint of Ben and Jerrys with a BIG spoon watching a Hallmark movie. Sadly at EOL food does not "fix" everything and we need to realize that the patient is actually listening to their body that is telling them that food is not needed or wanted. And End of Life is a longer process the body is slowing down and it will take longer to process food so a person may not need 3 large meals every day. It might be better with 4, 5 or more little portions throughout the day. bottom line..do not bring food for the patient. as part of your job if you are tasked with making meals then you can ask that particular items be supplied. Ask the patient though what foods they want or like. (also please be aware of allergies)
It really depends on what exactly is going on here. I thought it was sweet when my mom's caregiver would bring the occasional treat to share but I would have been less open to hearing about anyone pushing any diet fads or supplements, if the caregiver has helpful knowledge about special diets they can share that with whoever is in charge of buying and preparing meals.
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.
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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.
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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.
Not knowing how the food was prepared. What the kitchen is like where the food was prepared. The quality of the products used.
Is the caregiver FULLY aware of ALL the allergies my Husband had?
That would have been my concerns and that was pre COVID. Now I would also add in...
Who would also have access to the kitchen where the food was made? Were all people entering the kitchen wearing masks? Were all people able to keep proper distance? Was the person preparing food wearing gloves once the food was done? (food safety regulations require the use of gloved or utensils to handle food one it is "ready to eat")
You can ask the client or family to get ingredients and you could prepare food in the home since it would be a more controlled environment.
If a person does not want to eat that is their choice.
You can offer.
You can not force.
You can bring a utensil with food on it to the mouth if they keep the mouth closed or turn the head that is an indication they do not want to eat.
"We" are so ingrained with the idea that food "fixes" everything.
When we were little and sick Mom made soup and we were told.."eat this it will make you feel better"
We get good grades and are rewarded with an ice cream.
We celebrate happy occasions with a special dinner.
We have luncheons after a funeral.
We have a bad break up, a bad day we eat a pint of Ben and Jerrys with a BIG spoon watching a Hallmark movie.
Sadly at EOL food does not "fix" everything and we need to realize that the patient is actually listening to their body that is telling them that food is not needed or wanted.
And End of Life is a longer process the body is slowing down and it will take longer to process food so a person may not need 3 large meals every day. It might be better with 4, 5 or more little portions throughout the day.
bottom line..do not bring food for the patient. as part of your job if you are tasked with making meals then you can ask that particular items be supplied. Ask the patient though what foods they want or like. (also please be aware of allergies)