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If you are talking about a hired caregiver like an aide, they do not bring a bag of tricks. Anything they need should be supplied by the client. If competent, the client can express what they would like to do. If Dementia is involved not too much an aide can do with them. Maybe take the client for ride or a walk. Sit them outside with some music going. Its hard to entertain someone with Dementia.
Personally, I am not an entertainer. My Mom did not play cards, games or put together puzzles before her Dementia so wasn't going to happen after the Dementia. Short-term memory loss makes it hard to learn something new and retain it.
Those TV commercials where you see the client and the aide having a good old time is not the reality of caregiving. Like said, you need to give the aide ideas what the client likes and expects. Like people in general, aides are different.
I am sure you have things around the house that will help occupy your 97 year old. Most caregivers do not travel with a "bag of tricks" meant to entertain. What care are you expecting them to do or is the caregiver strictly for companionship. How long will they be with your 97 year old? (will they give lunch, will they be taking care of toileting duties, will they be doing light housecleaning???) but things to do: Cards, board games, Art projects (coloring, painting,..) Go for a walk. Just sit and talk. Music. What does this 97 year old like to do? A good caregiver will take cues from the person they are caring for. And you do not mention cognition of this 97 year old. That plays a big part in what can be done. If the 97 year old is able to get out maybe an Adult Day Program might be an option. There is no info on your profile or your question to give an idea as to what you are actually looking for in a caregiver. A little more info might help garner a better answer.
I do companion sitting as a volunteer and the 1st meeting with the family always includes questions about what can I do to entertain their loved one. The families provide everything that their loved one enjoys, whether that is games, puzzles, cards, etc.
They also have everything, food and drink wise, prepared for me to serve to their LO. Volunteers do NOT do anything but companion sitting and serving premade items. I imagine that paid companion sitters might be required to do something else but, I can't think of what.
Me, I only bring what I want to drink. I feel odd accepting anything that costs money from families that need volunteers.
Can you tell us if this is for you as a caregiver or for people you are hiring?
Watch TV together. Chat about whatever she wants to talk about, if she wants to talk at all. If I were a 97-year-old patient, the last thing I'd want is Miss Sparklepants putting on a dog-and-pony show. As for a professional sitter, I'd expect them to perhaps make a sandwich for both of us from things in the house and put the plates in the dishwasher. No heavy chores, just sit and be with the patient.
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.
Personally, I am not an entertainer. My Mom did not play cards, games or put together puzzles before her Dementia so wasn't going to happen after the Dementia. Short-term memory loss makes it hard to learn something new and retain it.
Those TV commercials where you see the client and the aide having a good old time is not the reality of caregiving. Like said, you need to give the aide ideas what the client likes and expects. Like people in general, aides are different.
Most caregivers do not travel with a "bag of tricks" meant to entertain.
What care are you expecting them to do or is the caregiver strictly for companionship. How long will they be with your 97 year old? (will they give lunch, will they be taking care of toileting duties, will they be doing light housecleaning???)
but things to do:
Cards, board games, Art projects (coloring, painting,..) Go for a walk. Just sit and talk. Music.
What does this 97 year old like to do? A good caregiver will take cues from the person they are caring for.
And you do not mention cognition of this 97 year old. That plays a big part in what can be done.
If the 97 year old is able to get out maybe an Adult Day Program might be an option.
There is no info on your profile or your question to give an idea as to what you are actually looking for in a caregiver. A little more info might help garner a better answer.
I do companion sitting as a volunteer and the 1st meeting with the family always includes questions about what can I do to entertain their loved one. The families provide everything that their loved one enjoys, whether that is games, puzzles, cards, etc.
They also have everything, food and drink wise, prepared for me to serve to their LO. Volunteers do NOT do anything but companion sitting and serving premade items. I imagine that paid companion sitters might be required to do something else but, I can't think of what.
Me, I only bring what I want to drink. I feel odd accepting anything that costs money from families that need volunteers.
Can you tell us if this is for you as a caregiver or for people you are hiring?