Summary

In this episode, Lisa Davis and Jenny Munro discuss how older individuals can determine if they need help and when it may be time to consider moving to a care facility. They highlight the signs to look out for, such as difficulty with stairs, recent falls, medication mismanagement, inability to cook or maintain a proper diet, and unpaid bills. They also discuss the challenges of aging in place and the importance of personal care, especially for individuals with dementia. Communication strategies for bathing individuals with dementia are also explored. The episode concludes with information about Home Instead and a preview of the next episode on the Home Instead 47 rule.

Takeaways

• Signs that an older person may need help include difficulty with stairs, recent falls, medication mismanagement, inability to cook or maintain a proper diet, and unpaid bills.
• Aging in place may not be suitable for everyone, and it is important to consider the individual's safety and well-being.
• Personal care, especially for individuals with dementia, is crucial and may require communication strategies to ensure the individual's comfort and dignity.
• Financial indicators, such as unpaid bills, can be a sign that it may be time to consider moving to a care facility.
• Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges, and it is important to have open and honest conversations with loved ones about their needs and preferences.

Chapters00:00Introduction
00:20Services provided by Home Instead
01:02Signs that an older person may need help
04:18The importance of personal care
05:10The role of dementia in activities of daily living
06:12Communication strategies for bathing individuals with dementia
07:36Financial indicators that it may be time to consider moving
09:38Gradual transition to care
10:21The importance of care professionals as additional eyes in the home
11:15The impact of driving ability on the need for care
12:09The role of socialization and loneliness in considering a move
13:24The challenges of long-distance caregiving
14:18Conclusion and information about Home Instead
14:50Preview of next episode