Here are a few questions to help you determine if you or your loved one needs some extra help:
Has there been any of the following occurrences?
- Forgetfulness
- Accidents
- Skin tears
- Falls
- Hospitalization
- Does the individual take less care of themselves, change clothing or shower less?
- Is routine house work not being done?
- Is loss of mobility, hearing or vision loss affecting daily function?
- Does the individual need help with walking, transferring, or picking items up for the floor?
- Do medications run out too soon or become left over?
- Has there been any recent weight loss or too much weight gain?
- Is there any verbal or physical abuse during care?
- Do you feel he/she is unsafe at home, running errands alone or going out for activities?
- Have social activities diminished?
What to look for when selecting a Home Care Provider:
- Does the company follow all State of Florida mandated hiring practices? We Do!
- Will the agency allow you to meet your care provider before they start? We do!
- Can the company electronically track when the care provider arrives and departs the client home? We can!
- Will they take care of you physically and mentally? We Can!
- Does the agency and care provider communicate with family/doctors/nurses and keep them involved? We Do!
- Will the agency report and signs of neglect, mistreatment or abuse to the Department of Elder Affairs 1-800-963-5337 https://elderaffairs.org/ programs-services/ elder-protection-programs/ or Department of Children and Families 1-800-962-2873 https://reportabuse. dcf.state.fl.us/ ? We will!
- Is the company operating 24/7, including on holidays? We do!
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