We understand that every situation is inherently unique and decisions to be made will be influenced by a multitude of considerations.  The following is a list of some signs that may indicate the need of medical and/or personal care in the home.

Personal Care Issues

• Difficulty with grooming, bathing and personal hygiene.
• Difficulty preparing meals for oneself, not eating properly or forgetting to eat.
• Lack of proper nutrition leading to weight loss or dehydration.
• Unable to perform simple household chores such as laundry or vacuuming.
• Administering medications, confusion about dosages or double dosing.
   

Major Changes in Lifestyle

• Diagnosed with life threatening, altering or chronic illness
• Post-surgical care after being discharged from health care institutions.
• Rehabilitation because of impairments such as strokes or the lost of a limb.
• Recovery after vehicle, industrial or other major injuries.
• Recent lost of a spouse, partner or longtime caregiver
• Family caregivers are overwhelmed by care needs or are unable to provide the type and amount of care necessary.
• Care requirements becoming complicated requiring a professional caregiver.
  
  
  

Observed Attitude or Behavioral changes

• Sadness, loneliness, isolation, or confusion
• Appearance has changed/deteriorated
• Mood swings, anger, anxiety or depression
• Wandering or easily getting lost
• Difficultly understanding others/remembering names or situations and locations
• Mobility issues such as unsteadiness, increasingly limited movements such as accessing the telephone or doorbell.
• Creating hazards by forgetting to turn off appliances, or allowing tub to overflow.
• Impaired decision making leading to vulnerable situations