Worry Free Home Care Solutions



How will I know when it's time to get help?	What Kind of Help Do We Need?	Where do I start?	Who can I trust?	How can I stretch my home care dollars?	As a family caregiver, can I get support?

What Kind of Help Do We Need?
Is your mind filled with nagging worries about your aging parent? Maybe the once spotless house looks neglected or there was a bad fall and a trip to the ER or a once sharp mind is fading into forgetfulness. If these scenes are familiar, now is the time to get the right kind of help at home so your parent can stay independent as long as possible. Use the chart below to see what your parent and family may need.

If the Senior's problem is:		Consider Hiring:
It is too complicated to figure out alone		A geriatric care manager
Needs supervision, interaction with others		A companion/homemaker
Needs assistance with cleaning, cooking, or laundry		A homemaker
Can't bathe, dress, eat or move around alone		A personal care assistant
Needs 24 hour help with household chores and personal care		Live-in aide
Driving is dangerous		Escorted transportation
Mixes up medications, can't handle re-orders		Nurse medication management
Can't manage bills or finances		Personal money manager
Needs help with lawn, home repairs or heavy cleaning		Discounted, screened, home maintenance services
Frequent falls or fear of falling		Emergency alert button and fall prevention class, home safety assessment

LifeTime Solutions assisted living at home can design a personalized plan that will keep your parent independent in the comfort of their familiar home. Call us at 203.458.5990 for a free consultation so we can help you shoulder your eldercare worries.