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1. Why can’t I just stay in my own
home and receive care? <CLICK>
2. Will I still have the right to do things
the way I want? <CLICK>
3. What is there to do there? <CLICK>
4. What if I use a walker or a wheel chair?
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5. Is there any financial assistance to pay
for the care? <CLICK>
6. Is Early Autumns an owner operated home?
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7. What is unique about Early Autumns? <CLICK>
8. How is Early Autumns different than a
nursing home? <CLICK>
9. What should I do if my questions are
not answered here? <CLICK>
ANSWERS FOR QUESTIONS ABOVE:
Answer 1.
You can if home health can service your needs. However,
Home Health will not be able to meet unscheduled needs without
24 hour caregivers and that can get very expensive. When that
24 hour care expense is spread over several people who live
in a congregate setting, the cost goes down. That’s
where residential care or assisted living can meet your needs
in a fiscally responsible way. <BACK>
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2. You
don’t lose any rights by moving into a residential assisted
living home. Most homes have a few rules that keep it running
smoothly, but you will find that we at Early Autumns are as
anxious for you to remain independent as you are. <BACK>
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3. We
have activities every day and five days a week, twice a day.
We have exercise class, News Currents (an audio visual presentation
and discussion of the news.) We have what we call a “Main
Event” every evening. Those can be readings, games,
travel videos, etc. On Thursdays, we go on excursions, traveling
in two SUV's. Our destinations are usually close and the time
spent is governed by the residents’ stamina. Our longest
trips were to Oklahoma City to the Oklahoma Memorial and this
year we went to see the Titanic exhibit. Sometimes we go fishing
in a friend’s back yard pond.
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4. We
look at those assistive devices as a means for you to do more.
Using the walker can make you safer. The wheel chair allows
you to do so much more without becoming fatigued. We have
a wonderful staff position called a “Goalie.”
A goalie will work with those who may need extra help with
ambulation. This helps to keep folks strong so they can remain
with us as long as possible. <BACK>
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5. The
only government assistance that can help you in residential
care or assisted living in Oklahoma is Veteran assistance.
If you are a Veteran or a widow of a Veteran you may be entitled
to assistance. The Veteran has to have served during a war
time period. There are a few other restrictions, but most
Veterans will qualify. Please call Early Autumns and ask for
Sharral. She will be able to answer your questions. <BACK>
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6. Yes.
Sharral Tye started Early Autumns in 1984. <BACK>
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7. Well,
we have two water gardens, fish, and a few outdoor cats. We
have been here a long time. We are smaller than most centers
(20-22 residents.) We live like a family. We encourage our
residents to do as much for themselves and their Early Autumns’
family as they care to. That means—if you want to set
the table, or water the plants, make your bed, send out greeting
cards for us, fold clothes, etc. feel free to do so. <BACK>
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8. A
nursing home is for residents who need nursing care. Our residents
need assistance with activities of daily living. We do pass
medication and we observe and report any changes we see in
your health, but the health of folks who live with us is stable
enough not to need daily nursing care. They can move about
the house under their own power. They will find the assistance
they need, every day and especially on a day they may not
be feeling well. <BACK>
Answer
9. Give
us a call at 405-377-2439. <BACK>
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