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Final stages of COPD. She knows it is severe, but I still don't think she has come to terms with it. Her only response is what ever "I" want. Totally out of my element here.
Ask all the questions you would ask of ANY Health Care provider. I am sure they will go over all the "rules" and the "do's and don'ts. An important one is who to call in an emergency. (Be sure to ask though what to do if in an emergency there is no rapid response from Hospice. How long do you have to wait for a call back or a visit from a Nurse on Call.) Ask what Team you will be assigned to. (Just for your own information) Each Team has Nurses, CNA's, Social Workers, Chaplains and Volunteers. They all work together to make sure that your mom will get the best care and you will be supported as well. Ask if they use an APP that will allow you to communicate and keep informed as to what is going on. (The Hospice that I used for my Husband used Tap Cloud, great way for your mom to communicate with her team as well.)
I am sure by the time the meeting is over you will be more comfortable and just know that if you have any questions ever day or night you can contact your Hospice.
Lot's of open and honest conversations! https://hospicecare.com/what-we-do/publications/getting-started/introduction/
This site has a film to watch: This shows why people are attracted to this job. https://www.chifranciscan.org/health-care-services/hospice-and-palliative-care/hospice-care.html?&s_kwcid=AL!12180!3!256977431984!p!!g!!hospice!933469834!47657814438&ef_id=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqTNj_NpQt6BzJfUMi-_ET4kz3_qzzcw4EjVlSD5KbKbY3AAFZ-ebsYaAiwMEALw_wcB:G:s&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqTNj_NpQt6BzJfUMi-_ET4kz3_qzzcw4EjVlSD5KbKbY3AAFZ-ebsYaAiwMEALw_wcB
When my mother was placed in hospice last year, it was like she 'knew' what it was but didn't want to 'realize' what it was. I think she really thought there was a chance that she would get better (which, I know, has happened but rarely). Even up to the week prior to her passing, she kept talking about 'hoping to go back to her place'. But then she would be sharing with me what she wanted done with all her things when she passed.
I guess it was a blessing - she was in hospice for about 1 month before passing. But I had a friend whose father was in hospice for 26 months! So one never knows how long one has. Make sure that all the paperwork is in order as well - wills, etc etc. Unless you or someone else is already the POA, also would suggest that you get a doctors letter stating to the effect that your mother is in hospice and unable to make her own decisions. This would be important in handling her finances.
It will be up to you to ask the 'important' questions (and keep notes) -what is all involved; who will be the people visiting your mother (their names and contact info); frequency of visits; emergency contacts; who to contact if you have questions or concerns. Your mother might now know what or how to ask.
When my FIL was passing from pancreatic cancer the hospice nurses were just amazing: so sensitive to all of us in our sorrow and knew how to interpret his breathing patterns so they could tell us with uncanny accuracy how near he was to actually passing, even a 5-minute warning that his departure was imminent, and it was almost exactly 5 minutes. Bless them!
Hospice and all it entails will be explained in such a way to your mom that it more than likely will sound appealing to her, as they will supply all necessary equipment, like oxygen, hospital bed etc. all needed medications and supplies all covered 100% under moms Medicare. They will have a nurse to come check on her once a week to start, and aides to come bathe her at least twice a week, access to a chaplain, and a social worker. Their intent is truly to keep her comfortable and pain free until the Good Lord takes her home. My husband was under hospice care for the last 22 months of his life, so just because she takes them up on her care, doesn't mean that her death is right around the corner. I wish you and your mom the very best.
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.
I am sure they will go over all the "rules" and the "do's and don'ts. An important one is who to call in an emergency. (Be sure to ask though what to do if in an emergency there is no rapid response from Hospice. How long do you have to wait for a call back or a visit from a Nurse on Call.)
Ask what Team you will be assigned to. (Just for your own information)
Each Team has Nurses, CNA's, Social Workers, Chaplains and Volunteers. They all work together to make sure that your mom will get the best care and you will be supported as well.
Ask if they use an APP that will allow you to communicate and keep informed as to what is going on. (The Hospice that I used for my Husband used Tap Cloud, great way for your mom to communicate with her team as well.)
I am sure by the time the meeting is over you will be more comfortable and just know that if you have any questions ever day or night you can contact your Hospice.
https://hospicecare.com/what-we-do/publications/getting-started/introduction/
This site has a film to watch: This shows why people are attracted to this job.
https://www.chifranciscan.org/health-care-services/hospice-and-palliative-care/hospice-care.html?&s_kwcid=AL!12180!3!256977431984!p!!g!!hospice!933469834!47657814438&ef_id=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqTNj_NpQt6BzJfUMi-_ET4kz3_qzzcw4EjVlSD5KbKbY3AAFZ-ebsYaAiwMEALw_wcB:G:s&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqTNj_NpQt6BzJfUMi-_ET4kz3_qzzcw4EjVlSD5KbKbY3AAFZ-ebsYaAiwMEALw_wcB
I guess it was a blessing - she was in hospice for about 1 month before passing. But I had a friend whose father was in hospice for 26 months! So one never knows how long one has. Make sure that all the paperwork is in order as well - wills, etc etc. Unless you or someone else is already the POA, also would suggest that you get a doctors letter stating to the effect that your mother is in hospice and unable to make her own decisions. This would be important in handling her finances.
It will be up to you to ask the 'important' questions (and keep notes) -what is all involved; who will be the people visiting your mother (their names and contact info); frequency of visits; emergency contacts; who to contact if you have questions or concerns. Your mother might now know what or how to ask.
My husband was under hospice care for the last 22 months of his life, so just because she takes them up on her care, doesn't mean that her death is right around the corner.
I wish you and your mom the very best.