Just returned from Spokane where I assisted my father move into a retirement center. Let me tell you, the details involved in the move, the rearrangement of his effects, the taking over of his finances, etc, are truely daunting. I did get a lot of help in identifying resources from an organization called "A place for Mom" http://www.aplaceformom.com/ . I reccomend it for those of you faced with the same decisions for your parents or reletives. I spent many years as a Human Services professional, with the last 15 being in Adult and Aging services. I thought I had all the knowledge and background to deal with these kind of issues when my father began to need help. WOW, what a difference between writing policy and actually dealing with it at the street level. Too many choices and none of them without risk of failure and a million forms. I'd be glad too help anyone reading this whit the benefit (?) of my experience.
Jim
About Me
- Jim Erlandson
- I'm a retired public Servant, having been a Human Services professional for over 35 years. Since retirement I've devoted most of my energy to my music and to church work. I play a number of instruments and play professionally several times a month in the Puget Sound area. As a Priesthood member in the "Community of Christ" I visit many congregations around the northwest to bring both spoken word and musical ministry. When you can't find me anywhere else, look on the lake or river. That's me with the fishing rod and a big smile.
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