Nobody likes to ask for help.  All of us would like to live independently for as long as we can.  Knowing when to acknowledge the need for assistance is essential for our well-being.  Here are some signs that home care may be needed…

YOUR LOVED ONE…
...poses a threat to their own safety and well-being
...has been recently discharged from the hospital
...is undergoing physical rehabilitation
...has physical limitations
...experiences lapses in memory
...has feelings of loneliness and depression
...is unable to prepare their own meals
...is having difficulty sleeping through the night
...has a lapse in personal grooming and hygiene
...is forgetting or mishandling medications
...cannot live at home independently

YOU, AS A FAMILY CAREGIVER…
...have an over-burdened schedule
...feel physically and emotionally exhausted
...experience resentment and anger
...have less opportunity for vacation and personal time
...have a strained relationship with your spouse or kids
...have health issues due to increased stress
...experience absenteeism and lower productivity at work