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isnt it hard? I remember feeling sooo bad that mom had nothing to do. Funny, though, I don't think it really bothered her...my house was never so clean when she lived with me. I washed knick-knacks and had her dry them. I set her up at the kitchen table to help me peel potatoes...cut up veggies for salad or stew...fold towels and underwear...match socks...clean our jewelry...I bought magazines for her to page thru (her ability to process what she saw in them was limited).
Mom wouldn't have been able to work jigsaw puzzles. Maybe yours is? A TV tray and a large-piece puzzle maybe? Polishing silver? I'll bet others will have lots more ideas.
Depending on the state of her dementia, could she still read? I ask because I've become aware of a reading program in which children read to dogs. Apparently the dogs are relaxed by the sound of a child's voice, and the children get nonjudgmental practice in reading. I was thinking this would be a good way for an elder person to read aloud, while petting a dog and receiving the benefit of animal therapy at the same time.
Back in the home, folding towels seems to be a good pastime as it's reasonably consistent, tactile (especially the plush towels), and needs to be done.
I think there are two dovetailing ways to identify tasks: (1) everything that you do that she could help you with, and (2) what did she used to enjoy that you could raise to the level of activity?
If you crochet or knit, can she wind the balls for easier use? If you sew, can she fold the fabrics so that they're not exposed to sun? If you garden, can she water the plants?
What do YOU do that she can share, if only in a small participating role?
I know a lot of churches and groups make no-sew fleece blankets for charity. Apparently they are easy to make and involve tying rather than sewing. This may be something she could work on as a home project or at some location in the community with some assistance. Especially with cold weather and holidays coming up this could be a good prject.
Oh, no, I totally lost the first part of my answer!
Political parties love envelope stuffers. With all the Republican candidates gearing up now, there are a lot of solicitations coming in the mail. But it is repetitive and monotonous work. And in my experience in working on campaigns, they also might hit on your mother for donations, so make sure she doesn't take a checkbook if she volunteers for this work.
Local charities may have a need for envelope stuffers. If you're in the DC/Virginia area, the big beltway bandit fundraisers would have a big need for envelope stuffers as well.
I love the library idea if she can still read aloud. They love volunteers, and so many children love to snuggle with a "grandparent". And so many children no longer have a grandmother who lives nearby. My father loved children ( he was a teacher) but he could no longer follow the story...
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.
Mom wouldn't have been able to work jigsaw puzzles. Maybe yours is? A TV tray and a large-piece puzzle maybe? Polishing silver? I'll bet others will have lots more ideas.
Back in the home, folding towels seems to be a good pastime as it's reasonably consistent, tactile (especially the plush towels), and needs to be done.
I think there are two dovetailing ways to identify tasks: (1) everything that you do that she could help you with, and (2) what did she used to enjoy that you could raise to the level of activity?
If you crochet or knit, can she wind the balls for easier use? If you sew, can she fold the fabrics so that they're not exposed to sun? If you garden, can she water the plants?
What do YOU do that she can share, if only in a small participating role?
Political parties love envelope stuffers. With all the Republican candidates gearing up now, there are a lot of solicitations coming in the mail. But it is repetitive and monotonous work. And in my experience in working on campaigns, they also might hit on your mother for donations, so make sure she doesn't take a checkbook if she volunteers for this work.
Local charities may have a need for envelope stuffers. If you're in the DC/Virginia area, the big beltway bandit fundraisers would have a big need for envelope stuffers as well.