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Frequently Asked Questions
What is adult day care?
Adult day care centers provide social activities and some health monitoring in a professional group setting during daytime hours.
How can I make a home safer for a senior?
Safety improvements include removing trip hazards like rugs adding grab bars in bathrooms improving lighting and installing ramps if needed.
What is medication management?
This involves ensuring a senior takes the right medications at the correct times. Caregivers can provide reminders while nurses can physically administer doses.
What is a geriatric care manager?
This is a professional who acts as a private advocate for seniors and their families helping to coordinate medical care and evaluate different living options.
How often should a care plan be reviewed?
A care plan should be updated at least every six months or whenever there is a significant change in the seniors physical or mental health.
What is a long term care assessment?
It is a comprehensive evaluation of a seniors health and functional abilities to determine exactly what type of support they need to stay safe.
Can I interview caregivers before they start?
Most professional agencies allow families to meet and interview potential caregivers to ensure there is a good personality match.