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Avangelica, there is no government law anywhere of such type.
Caregiving agencies can incorporate their own rules. Some will say no, others will say within reason, or not commit at all.
I was able to give my Dad's caregivers Target gift cards with the acceptance of the Agency. And after my Dad had passed, at Christmas I wrote each caregiver a check and a thank you note. My Dad wanted me to make sure his caregivers knew how much he appreciated their above and beyond work.
Oh, I think you will need to provide more info to get any useful responses! Relationship between the two parties? Type/size of gift? Other parties involved? etc
Actually FF there is a law when it comes to caregivers that are PAID accepting gifts above a certain amount. It can be seen as trying to avoid paying employment and income taxes - nominal gifts (like less than $35-50) are usually fine. But employees have to declare value of things like a car used for non-business travel, trips that are not for business purposes, and other income like game show winnings. Err on the side of caution because you could end up with problems if the gift is cash, and you itemize caregiver expenses:)
At my grandmother's assisted living facility there is a treat rule in place, no gifts or cash for any of the staff. It is to protect the senior and the staff member.
I think it depends upon the value of a gift (is it a new car or a pan of homemade brownies? A fistful of cash or a $10 gift card to a restaurant?).
Like jeannegibbs said, agencies have rules about accepting gifts from clients but I think there are times when giving or accepting a gift is appropriate if it's a unique situation and the gift is modest. I work in hospice and once an elderly woman, the wife of my patient, tried to give me cash like a tip. I thanked her but declined. She tried harder, I declined harder. I finally told her that I wasn't allowed to accept gifts from clients, that it was my pleasure to care for her family and that I got a decent salary for doing so. Finally she relented. But I called my office and reported it because I'm sure she would try to give my colleagues money as well. She had an extensive family and I didn't want it getting back to her adult kids that she was handing out money and we were taking it thus tainting everything we were doing and compromising our care of her husband and their father.
On the other hand, accepting even a modest gift from someone who has dementia can cause all kinds of issues.
The "No Gifts" rule is in place for very good reasons that protect not only the patient but the caregiver as well.
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.
Caregiving agencies can incorporate their own rules. Some will say no, others will say within reason, or not commit at all.
I was able to give my Dad's caregivers Target gift cards with the acceptance of the Agency. And after my Dad had passed, at Christmas I wrote each caregiver a check and a thank you note. My Dad wanted me to make sure his caregivers knew how much he appreciated their above and beyond work.
Like jeannegibbs said, agencies have rules about accepting gifts from clients but I think there are times when giving or accepting a gift is appropriate if it's a unique situation and the gift is modest. I work in hospice and once an elderly woman, the wife of my patient, tried to give me cash like a tip. I thanked her but declined. She tried harder, I declined harder. I finally told her that I wasn't allowed to accept gifts from clients, that it was my pleasure to care for her family and that I got a decent salary for doing so. Finally she relented. But I called my office and reported it because I'm sure she would try to give my colleagues money as well. She had an extensive family and I didn't want it getting back to her adult kids that she was handing out money and we were taking it thus tainting everything we were doing and compromising our care of her husband and their father.
On the other hand, accepting even a modest gift from someone who has dementia can cause all kinds of issues.
The "No Gifts" rule is in place for very good reasons that protect not only the patient but the caregiver as well.