The weeks around Thanksgiving are when many adult children see a parent's daily life up close for the first time in months. For case managers, social workers, and physicians, this season often brings calls from families who noticed something during a visit.
Our recent blog post outlines the signs families most often report: declining mobility, such as difficulty standing from a chair or using stairs, memory lapses like missed appointments or forgotten medications, and trouble with meals, housekeeping, or grooming. Encouraging families to watch for these signs allows care to be planned before a crisis rather than arranged after a fall or hospitalization. A short list of what to watch for, shared before Thanksgiving, can turn a family's worry into useful information for the care team.
Advantage Private Home Care supports these early conversations with an in-home assessment and flexible hourly care that can begin small and grow as needs change. Starting with a few hours a week gives a parent time to get comfortable with a caregiver before more support is needed, which often makes the transition easier for everyone. It also gives families and clinicians an ongoing, trained perspective on how a patient is doing at home between appointments.
What guidance do you give families before the holidays about what to observe when they visit an aging parent? #HomeCare #SeniorCare #CareCoordination
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