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Every member of a family has a unique perspective on the needs of its elders. Bringing those perspectives together to create an effective care plan can be daunting. This conversation is for families facing those challenges and invites the input of those families who have overcome them.

getting family to agree on needs for grandmother

Posted by canderson at June 07. 2008
Bob is concerned about his grandmother's welfare. He was raised by her, and now that she is unable to care for herself, he wants to see her taken care of. However, he is frustrated by the lack of cooperation amount family members to agree on how that should happen. From his comments, his grandmother is bedridden and seems that she may be at risk for more serious problems due to lack of proper care. He needs assistance in breaking through the indecisiveness of the family and in learning about the resources available.

Re: getting family to agree on needs for grandmother

Posted by Lynette Mcgowan at September 12. 2008
CAREGIVER PLAN FOR Bob:


AREA OF CONCERN ACTION NEEDED RESOURCES
Appropriate in-home care for grandmother Regular nursing visits to oversee and monitor grandmother’s medical and health needs Home Health Agency
Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurse Association 225-9399
Companionship and friendly visitor for grandmother Connect with a caring companion for regular weekly visits VOA Caring Companions

Call Meghan - 472-9630
Ongoing emotional support and counseling for caregiver Connect with trained counselor or therapist to provide needed support and education Loveland Counseling Connections provides information and referral to therapists
Assistance with long-term care for grandmother Application for Medicaid Long Term Care - financial and functional assessment Options for Long Term Care Intake Case Worker - 679-4770

Medicaid Benefits Helper - Sandy, 402-5080

Re: getting family to agree on needs for grandmother

Posted by Kirsten Hartman at October 11. 2008

Bob
One area that has not been mentioned becomes a legal one.  Has grandmother given any of you Medical power of Attorney to make medical decisions for her?  Also has she given a general Power of Attorney or what is known also as Financial POA to anyone?

Often in families everyone thinks that they are the decision maker.  Obviously everyone's opions are important and should not be ignored.  However in some family constellations, decisions come down to the client (ie grandmother).  If she is still able to make decisions (has capacity) you may want to contact Senior law Project, Nancy Wallace, 221-5602 to have Nancy write up the necessary documents. 

 In addition I suggest that if she is able have your grandmother complete Five Wishes.  A copy of this document can be obtained at by calling Larimer County Hospice, or Office on Aging.

Kirsten Hartman

Seniors in Transition, LLC

Geriatric Care Manager

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