Choosing to allow someone to enter into your or your loved ones personal life is a big step. At Sellner home Care, we wish to make the transition as easy as possible, allowing you to decide if taking the home care step is the right decision for you. Here are some questions to ask yourself when considering if home care may be the right choice.
Has the person experienced any falls?Has the person lost weight?
Are they experiencing a loss of appetite?
Is their spoiled or outdated food in the fridge?
Has the person experienced a life changing event that causes them to be disabled?
Is the person becoming increasingly forgetful?
Do new situations cause the person confusion and/or anxiety?
Has there been a change in their personal hygiene?
Do they appear to be bathing less often and/or look unkempt?
Does their home appear to be poorly kept, or unclean?
Does the person have any unopened mail or past due bills?
Are they experiencing a reluctance to socialize?
Has there been a loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed?
Do they have diminished driving skills?
Does it appear that the person is experiencing difficulties getting to appointments and/or running errands?
Does the person forget to take their medications?
Does the person live alone with no family or friends?
Do they need to be in an aging facility but wish to stay in their home?
Is the person’s current caregiver experiencing an increased workload?
Does their current caregiver want relief from the additional responsibility?
