The burden of identifying seniors’ needs initially depends on family members. The signs below can help you decide if home care is the next step.
Questions About Your Loved One:
- How many times has your elderly loved one been hospitalized in the last year?
- Is nutrition problematic for your loved one?
- Is it difficult for your loved one to perform basic daily tasks?
- Does your loved one take multiple medications?
- Is your loved one having trouble walking?
- Does your loved one have shortness of breath?
- Does your loved one have a neurological disorder?
- Is transportation an issue?
- Is your parent wearing the same clothes when you go to visit?
- Has your elderly loved one recently had surgery or an injury?
Questions For You:
- Does your loved one require care that is difficult for you to manage?
- Are your other responsibilities becoming compromised?
- Have you hurt your back or fallen when trying to lift of move your loved one?
- Is your relationship with your elderly loved one becoming compromised?
- Is your own health declining?
