Category Archive: Out of Home Providers

Nov
26

How to Assess the Need for Eldercare

The type of Eldercare will depend on a variety of factors.  As we age, our needs change.   Whether it is the ability to manage one’s home or  a  health condition that interfers with daily living.   A needs assessment includes 1) The capability both physically and mentally to handle  activities of daily living  2)  Evaluation of the current living environment  and …

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Nov
26

Senior crisis or events

Quite often adult children or other family members are unprepared for a crisis or series of events that impact the life of an aging adult.  An imminent crisis or series of events can include falls, adverse reaction to medication, over medication, acute confusion and/or disorientation, or an acute medical event such as a stroke or heart attack.  These …

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