Focus on the true care needs of your parent, or your spouse, or yourself. Look at what is needed in the short term, and also consider how the situation may look and change over time.
You need to factor in the finances too.
Starting with next week's podcast, we'll talk specifically about the different levels and types of care and what that means in terms of the services and supports that are offered. Where we see the greatest variability is in assisted living communities in terms of care.
It can be so helpful for family members to have an objective care assessment of what their parent or spouse really needs -- again, looking at both the short term and what care might look like down the road.
One of the tips we give families, especially if someone has heavier care needs, or some complexity, is to ask: "Tell me about a resident that had to leave your community because you were no longer able to meet their needs."
Ask for some real life scenarios. Maybe it's that the physical care needs became too much, for example, someone that's in a wheelchair that needs two caregivers to help transfer them. There's a lot of communities that cannot provide that level of support. And then for people who have more needs around dementia, are there challenges with their care related to their dementia? How can that community support it?
It's important to ask questions. Bring a notebook.
If you're not sure where to start, and you live in the greater Seattle-Bellevue area, CLICK HERE to schedule a FREE get-acquainted call today!
If you live outside the area, you can find an Aging Life Care Expert near you by visiting the Aging Life Care Association.
Additional Resources
This podcast is part of a longer conversation between Nicole Amico Kane, Director of Care Management at Aging Wisdom, and Brenda Dodd, Director of Training and Special Projects at Áegis Living.
Focus on the true care needs of your parent, or your spouse, or yourself. Look at what is needed in the short term, and also consider how the situation may look and change over time.
You need to factor in the finances too.
Starting with next week's podcast, we'll talk specifically about the different levels and types of care and what that means in terms of the services and supports that are offered. Where we see the greatest variability is in assisted living communities in terms of care.
It can be so helpful for family members to have an objective care assessment of what their parent or spouse really needs -- again, looking at both the short term and what care might look like down the road.
One of the tips we give families, especially if someone has heavier care needs, or some complexity, is to ask: "Tell me about a resident that had to leave your community because you were no longer able to meet their needs."
Ask for some real life scenarios. Maybe it's that the physical care needs became too much, for example, someone that's in a wheelchair that needs two caregivers to help transfer them. There's a lot of communities that cannot provide that level of support. And then for people who have more needs around dementia, are there challenges with their care related to their dementia? How can that community support it?
It's important to ask questions. Bring a notebook.
If you're not sure where to start, and you live in the greater Seattle-Bellevue area, CLICK HERE to schedule a FREE get-acquainted call today!
If you live outside the area, you can find an Aging Life Care Expert near you by visiting the Aging Life Care Association.
Additional Resources
This podcast is part of a longer conversation between Nicole Amico Kane, Director of Care Management at Aging Wisdom, and Brenda Dodd, Director of Training and Special Projects at Áegis Living.