Does Your Elder Need a Little Home Care Assistance?

Recognizing the signs that indicate home care assistance could be beneficial for your loved and keep them safe is a loving act. 

The questions and your answers will help focus in on the necessary areas to pay attention.

·         SAFETY

·         Can they use the stove safely?

·         Have they fallen in the past year?

·         Are they safe using the bath/shower unattended?

·        Concerned with use/frequency of bathroom at night unattended?

·         Are the stairs a safety issue?

·         Are doors including the garage, closed and locked?

NUTRITION                                                                                        

·         Are they able to go grocery shopping?

·         Have you noticed a change in their weight?

·         Are they eating regularly balanced meals or

·         Eating convenience foods? (high sodium frozen meals /canned soups)  and low nutritional value snacks?

·         Is there a fresh or expired food in the refrigerator?

MEDICAL

·         Diagnosed with a disease, illness or other medical condition?

·         Have they lost a spouse within the past 2 years?

·         Are medications being managed properly?

•        Correct medication
•        Correct dosage
•        Correct frequency

·         Are all prescriptions getting refilled on time?

·         Are they keeping regular appointments with their doctors?

PERSONAL HYGIENE:

·         Do they or the household have an odor?

·         Does it appear they are bathing and brushing their teeth regularly?

·         How does their overall appearance compare to prior years?

·         Is laundry: clothing, bed linens and towels clean?

·         Can they get to the toilet when needed? Been any accidents?

·         Toileting assistance needed ? wiping, getting pants back up or rising safely balanced?

  A professional and caring home services worker may be needed to protect the health, safety, comfort and happiness of your elder. Bringing in Home Supportive Services can on average prolong the safety and ability to maintain independent living. We always recommend you discuss any changes in behavior or health status with your physician, especially if it is sudden.

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